Paediatric clinical Research Infrastructure Service Model (PRISM)

The Paediatric clinical Research Infrastructure Service Model (PRISM) project will aim to transform paediatric clinical research in Europe and Canada by creating a coordinated, transnational ecosystem of experienced infrastructures and service organisations. PRISM will deliver high-quality, innovative and sustainable clinical research support tailored for children and young people. 

The project, coordinated by ECRIN, brings together 23 key stakeholders from both Europe and Canada. Funded by Horizon Europe, it will kick off in September with a first open call focusing on pragmatic multinational paediatric studies (details to come shortly). Further open calls are planned for the provision of virtual access to expertise in biostatistics, innovative trial designs and AI powered tools which benefit the paediatric research community. 

PRISM will provide a comprehensive suite of coordinated services for the design, planning and execution of paediatric clinical trials and observational studies, accessible across Europe and Canada. All supported studies will be selected transparently based on scientific excellence and public health relevance.  

The long-term ambition of PRISM is to empower academic sponsors, SMEs, and investigation networks by aligning research infrastructures, engaging stakeholders, and embracing novel digital and methodological solutions to overcome fragmentation, expand multinational cooperation and accelerate impactful research for child health.