Labour inclusion and social protection for persons with disabilities

HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-07

Program Type: Research and Innovation Action

Research areas: Innovative ways of inclusion into the labour market of persons with disabilities need to be explored and tested with the goal of reducing the gaps between persons with and without disabilities, reducing inequalities and promoting social and economic inclusion.

Research should address the disadvantages and barriers faced for increasing inclusion in the labour market of persons with disabilities, collect data on proved effective measures to improve the situation, and provide a thorough analysis of the impact and efficacy of existing policy measures, such as positive discrimination provisions, quotas, employment targets and others. The role of employers, their concerns and good practices for labour inclusion of persons with disabilities needs to be assessed, as well as reasons to circumvent obligations to include employees with disabilities. Moreover, discrimination against persons with disabilities during the hiring process and the impact on job retention could be addressed.

Applicants are encouraged to involve persons with disabilities, stakeholders, policymakers and public authorities, social services, citizens and civil society organizations, and service providers.

Total Funding Available: €12M for 3 grants of €3-4M