Project name: Health Safety National Laboratory

Project Identification number: RRF-2.3.1-21-2022-00006

Name of the (main) beneficiary: University of Szeged

Consortium partners:
Centre for Agricultural Research
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
Veterinary Medical Research Institute
Eötvös Loránd University
Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Neumann János Nonprofit Public Benefit Limited Liability Company
Óbuda University
Centre for Ecological Research
Pázmány Péter Chatolic University
University of Pécs
Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics
Semmelweis University
Institute for Computer Science and Control
Biological Research Centre in Szeged
Centre for Social Science

Total budget: 8 321 000 000 HUF
Funding rate: 100%

Consortium partners and the distribution of the grant amount:

Consortium member name	Awarded support (HUF)	Self-sufficiency (HUF)	Total (HUF)
University of Szeged	1 200 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	1 200 000 000 HUF
Centre for Agricultural Research	161 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	161 000 000 HUF
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest	150 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	150 000 000 HUF
Veterinary Medical Research Institute	292 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	292 000 000 HUF
Eötvös Lorand University	200 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	200 000 000 HUF
Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences	148 568 000 HUF	0 HUF	148 568 000 HUF
Neumann János Nonprofit Public Benefit Limited Liability Company	299 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	299 000 000 HUF
Óbudai University	100 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	100 000 000 HUF
Centre for Ecological Research	1 298 432 000 HUF	0 HUF	1 298 432 000 HUF
Pázmány Péter Chatolic University	100 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	100 000 000 HUF
University of Pécs	125 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	125 000 000 HUF
Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics	200 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	200 000 000 HUF
Semmelweis University	3 747 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	3 747 000 000 HUF
Institute for Computer Science and Control -SZTAKI	100 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	100 000 000 HUF
Biological Research Centre in Szeged	100 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	100 000 000 HUF
Centre for Social Science	100 000 000 HUF	0 HUF	100 000 000 HUF

Project implementation period: 1. March 2022. – 28. February 2026.

Project manager: Orsolya Kovácsné Nagy (University of Szeged)

Financial manager: Brigitta Rosu (University of Szeged)

Professional supervisor: Dr. Gergely Röst (University of Szeged)

Abstract
During the pandemic, which is still ongoing, it became clear how much there is a need for in-depth, scientific analyzes based on reliable data and evidence. The National Laboratory’s vision is to create a scientific base for decision-making based on data and analysis in the fields of healthcare, epidemic prevention and ecological systems. The three areas are closely intertwined, and new synergies are created through innovative surveillance systems, big data methods, and mathematical modeling.
The NL unites and coordinates the research groups that have been operating in the country until now like islands, promoting networking and creating a collaborative research community that has serious visibility on the international scene.