CORDIS · 101226601 · HORIZON

EDICT Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials

Coordinator: UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY (IE)

“Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Clinical Trials” (EDICT) establishes an innovative Doctoral Network to transform how equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles are embedded in clinical trials across Europe. While clinical trials are essential for advancing medical knowledge, systematic exclusion of diverse populations undermines scientific validity and limits healthcare impact. EDICT will train the next generation of research leaders, equipped with specialised methodological expertise and practical skills to transform how clinical trials are designed and conducted, ensur…

EU contribution
€4.3M
Total cost
€0
Period
2026-03-01 → 2030-02-28
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN
Call
HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

0 EU contribution: €4.3M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 4 years from 2026-03-01 to 2030-02-28.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €4.3M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY (IE).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2026-03-01 to 2030-02-28 — approximately 4 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101226601.