This funding opportunity supports coordination and support actions analyzing current and potential age assessment methods used at EU external borders. Research should assess scientific reliability, sensitivity, specificity, and fundamental rights risks of diverse methods including medical, psychological, and AI-based approaches. The goal is to improve protection of minors, aid law enforcement, and enhance cooperation against human trafficking, involving border authorities from multiple EU countries.
Eligible applicants must include at least two Border or Coast Guard Authorities from two different EU Member States or Associated Countries as active beneficiaries. Applicants must comply with general admissibility, financial, and operational conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme.
