GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Research actions under this topic should provide forward-looking information on potential hazards and risks of existing and emerging EMF exposures through innovative monitoring techniques, experimental evidence and modelling and should include all of the following activities:

• Monitoring of exposures of the general population and specific groups at risk such as children and workers using innovative technologies.
• Establishment of potentially new exposure patterns and comparison with existing patterns. It should be documented how exposures to EMF changes over time due to the introduction of new technologies, including 5G, supporting infrastructure, radiofrequency bands, modulation techniques and applications.
• Investigating evidence of local and systemic biological effects and health impacts across the lifecycle using in vitro and in vivo approaches, respecting the 3Rs principle, and taking into account combined exposures and changing patterns of device use.
• Delivering FAIR data on the causal links between level and duration of exposures and potential health (biological) effects, including potential mechanisms, in living and working environments, considering also vulnerable groups, particularly children.
• Proposing new quality criteria and standards for the analytical methodologies used for the assessment of exposure to EMF and their impact on human health and on the environment.
• Undertaking case studies on solutions for exposure reduction based on acquired evidence and deliver practical guidelines for exposure prevention along the stakeholder chain.
• Proposing and testing efficient communication methods and tools for engaging citizens in preventive actions and addressing their concerns.

All projects funded under this topic are strongly encouraged to participate in networking and joint activities, as appropriate. Proposals are expected to include a budget for the attendance to regular joint meetings and may consider to cover the costs of any other potential joint activities without the prerequisite to detail concrete joint activities at this stage.