Two calls for research proposals to gain a better understanding of environmental and occupational health risks
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09/07/2026
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Two calls for research proposals to gain a better understanding of environmental and occupational health risks

On 9 July 2026, ANSES issued two calls for research proposals as part of the National Research Programme for Environmental and Occupational Health (PNR EST): one is general, focusing on the themes of environmental and occupational health, while the other is specifically on the potential effects of radiofrequencies on health. The aim is to encourage scientists to take up research themes that are still relatively unexplored, but which are considered to be of major importance to human health and ecosystems.

Scientists wishing to contribute to calls are invited to send their letters of intent presenting their proposals:

Preference will be given to proposals addressing research themes that have been identified as priorities in the light of major health and social issues for the general and working population. These themes include:

  • chemicals such as endocrine disruptors, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and plant protection products,
  • characterisation of the exposome,
  • light pollution,
  • micro- and nanoplastics,
  • impacts of climate change,
  • impacts due to loss of biodiversity,
  • use of new technologies, including exposure to radiofrequencies,
  • changes in lifestyle and work organisation. 

Multidisciplinary projects incorporating socio-economic aspects and holistic approaches will be particularly welcome.

Proposals should be submitted via the following web portal: appelsprojetsrecherche.fr

This portal is being enhanced with new services, with the opening of a “My space” area and the integration of IRIS, the ANR platform used for previous calls. 

Further information and guidance on the submission process will soon be available on the portal. ANSES’s teams will remain at the disposal of applicants to assist them as needed.

What is the PNR EST programme?

The National Research Programme for Environmental and Occupational Health (PNR EST) has several objectives: 

  • generate useful scientific knowledge to enhance the expert health risk appraisals carried out by ANSES, 

  • develop new risk and impact assessment methods,

  • structure and mobilise scientific communities to tackle questions related to environmental and occupational health.

Following each call for proposals, ANSES selects and finances around 40 research projects that are expected to run for one to three years.

The PNR EST mobilises budgets delegated by the Ministries responsible for the Environment, Labour, Health and Agriculture, as well as co-funding in support of the ten-year Cancer Prevention Strategy (2021-2030) and the research-innovation-training component of the Ecophyto 2030 Strategy.

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