Sciences humaines, sociales et économiques
This call for projects is intended for teams accredited by a university or a public scientific and technical institution in the fields of humanities and social sciences, health sciences, health economics, neurology, psychology, sociology, epidemiology, and digital or information sciences. Its purpose is to support innovative multidisciplinary research on personalized approaches to multiple sclerosis at all stages of the disease, as well as on its social and economic impact, and on the treatment and use of related clinical data.
Émergence - New Network
Research projects may focus in particular (but not exclusively) on one of the following themes: entry into the disease pathway — diagnosis disclosure, monitoring, and care management; disease progression — disability evolution, the concept of chronic illness, and aging management; the personal, family, and social impact of multiple sclerosis; the socio-economic consequences of the disease; health democracy and multiple sclerosis — identification of at-risk populations and disparities in care provision; the exploration of loss of autonomy and/or independence and its effects on patients and their environment; connected patients — digital monitoring of multiple sclerosis through connected devices, the impact of social networks, and the traceability and security of collected data; and related topics.
- The study must be a collaborative and multidisciplinary project, conducted at the national or international level, and coordinated by a French team.
- The project leader must hold a permanent position within a French university or a public scientific and technical establishment (EPST).
- If the same team participates in two projects submitted under this call, it will be required to specify for each project the identity of the participating team members and their level of involvement (percentage of research time). Each team member may participate in only one project.
- The duration of the project is two years.
- A maximum budget of €120,000 per project may be requested from the Fondation France Sclérose en plaques (including salaries and/or operating costs).
- Projects involving OFSEP data will be submitted to the National Coordination Center (CCN) for feasibility assessment.
- Evaluation criteria will be based on scientific excellence, originality, feasibility, methodology, complementarity of the involved teams, societal relevance, and alignment with the objectives of the call for proposals.