Kunnskap om og forebygging av overvekt og fedme (PREVENT-OO)

Kunnskap om og forebygging av overvekt og fedme (PREVENT-OO) ("Knowledge about and Prevention of Overweight and Obesity") is a transnational joint call under the ERA4Health programme. The scheme funds "Transnasjonale forskningsprosjekter som kan bidra til økt kunnskap om overvekt og fedme i et livsløpsperspektiv" (transnational research projects that can contribute to increased knowledge about overweight and obesity from a life-course perspective). The call covers two areas: basic research on the causes and complications of obesity, and prevention and public health strategies at critical life transitions.

Eligible applicants are described as "Offentlig sektor, Næringsliv, Forskningsorganisasjon" (public sector, business/industry, research organisations).

Norges forskningsråd's contribution to the call is 600,000 euro. The maximum amount per project is 300,000 euro per Norwegian participant, or 400,000 euro if the Norwegian participant holds the coordinator role. The total budget pot is listed as "kommer" (forthcoming/not yet stated). The instrument is tilskudd (grant).

The call follows a two-stage process: sketch deadline 21 January 2026 at 00:00 CET; main application deadline 10 June 2026 at 12:00 CEST. Applications are submitted through the ERA4Health call portal. The page was last updated 17 November 2025.