The Swedish Research Council spearheads international research collaborations on antimicrobial resistance

The new research collaboration EUP OHAMR consist of 53 organisations from 30 countries. It´s goal is to fill knowledge gaps about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and bridge borders between different sectors, research disciplines, and perspectives. In addition to funding research projects and research networks, EUP OHAMR has been tasked with improving the career paths of researchers, strengthening knowledge transfer, and increasing the opportunities to share research data. The collaboration involves national funding bodies, but also organisations that work specifically with different parts of the AMR issue, such as development of new antibiotics, initiatives in low-and-middle-income countries, and policy-level collaboration.

Builds on JPIAMR

EUP OHAMR builds on the previous organisation, the JPIAMR (Joint Programming Initiative on Antimicrobial Resistance) and is co-funded by the European Union.

The Swedish Research Council, which has hosted the JPIAMR Secretariat since 2011, is coordinating EUP OHAMR. This role involves leading the partnership, managing contracts and communcation, and reporting on activities and finances. Sweden has a long tradition of prudent use of antibiotics, and has long played a leadership role on these issues at the global level.

EUP OHAMR in brief

• Consortium of 53 organisations across 30 countries
• 10 year programme 2025-2035
• Ambitious framework of programmes consisting of funding for R&I projects, capacity strengthening, knowledge translation, data exploitation and impact
• Approx. €250 million pooled funding for R&I projects
• Co-funded by the EU with up to €75 million towards the implementation of the programme and support for R&I projects
• Coordinated by the Swedish Research Council, Sweden

Read more on the EUP OHAMR’s website External link.