Xjenza Malta invites experts to express their interest to participate in the scientific evaluation within the upcoming Horizon Europe Partnership on Brain Health (EP BrainHealth). This initiative brings together 53 partners from 31 countries to bolster scientific collaboration for better brain health across Europe and beyond.

Who we are looking for
We seek internationally recognized scientists to participate in the scientific evaluation of project proposals under the BrainHealth Joint Calls 2026. Evaluators should have expertise in one or both of the following call topics:

• Call topic 1: Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain health across the lifespan – in the field of neurological, mental and sensory disorders

• Call topic 2: Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain health across the lifespan – in the field of neurodegeneration

Experts of any nationality can apply. Selections will ensure balanced representation across disciplines, regions and gender.

Your role
Selected evaluators by the Brain Health Call Secretariat will review and assess transnational research proposals through an online evaluation system during the pre-proposal stage and potentially in the full-proposal stage. Each proposal will be independently assessed by three evaluators, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process.

Requirements
Applicants must:

• Not be involved in any pre/full proposal submitted under the BrainHealth Calls 2026

• Possess extensive experience in brain health research or related domains

• Declare no conflicts of interest

Key details

• Deadline: Friday, 14 November 2025 (COB)

• Application materials: Annex 1 Submission Form & detailed CV

• Submission email: eusubmissions.xjenzamalta@gov.mt (email subject: “BrainHealth Call for Experts 2026”)

• CC: Mr. Kaylen Borg (kaylen.borg.1@gov.mt)

Evaluators will be reimbursemed for travel and accommodation expenses related to participation in the Peer Review Panel, as per the Brain Health guidelines.

Download the below document for further guidelines, including the submission form Annex 1.

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