Welcome to MURINET
"Advancing Health and Disability Research Across Europe"
MURINET (Multidisciplinary Research Network on Health and Disability in Europe) provides a platform for 13 internationally recognized institutions and their research teams to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects. Our mission is to train and empower early-stage researchers in health and disability management, integrating multidisciplinary skills and applying them in the context of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).
About MURINET
MURINET unites thirteen leading European institutions and their research teams of international stature to foster collaboration in health and disability research. Through structured training programs, our network develops early-stage researchers capable of tackling complex challenges in healthcare and disability management.
The network benefits from the support of a specialized SME providing expertise in European Commission (EC) funding programs, proposal writing, and project management. This ensures that our research and training activities are well-structured and impactful.
MURINET implements a cohesive, flexible framework for training researchers, breaking disciplinary and institutional boundaries while promoting high-quality multidisciplinary research. Our goal is to create a strong European pool of experts capable of improving health and disability policies across Europe.
Our Mission
MURINET’s mission is to train researchers who can integrate multiple skills within the ICF framework, enabling them to plan and manage health and disability strategies in a human rights context.
We are committed to promoting the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Our mission is grounded in ethical principles, ensuring that research and policy recommendations are inclusive, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary.
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Objectives
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Training and Development | Provide structured programs for early-stage researchers, including workshops, seminars, and mentorship opportunities. |
ICF Framework | Equip researchers to integrate various skills using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), a bio-psycho-social model. |
Public Health Strategies | Develop policies and strategies based on a human-rights framework, targeting better health outcomes for people with disabilities. |
Multidisciplinary Research | Encourage collaboration across disciplines and institutions to address complex health and disability challenges. |
Ethical Mandate | Promote the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in all areas of life, ensuring that research is socially responsible. |
MURINET’s activities focus on building research capacity and fostering collaboration among institutions.
Collaborative Research Projects:
Our network partners work together to advance knowledge and practices in health and disability management.
Expertise in EC Funding:
A specialized SME supports the network with training in European Commission funding programs, proposal writing, and project management.
Research Capacity Building:
Researchers are trained to tackle major European diseases such as neuropsychiatric and psychological disorders, substance abuse, and rheumatology using an ICF perspective.
Research Focus Areas
MURINET addresses the most burdensome health issues in Europe from a multidisciplinary perspective, including:
Our approach integrates clinical, social, and policy aspects, applying the ICF bio-psycho-social model to ensure holistic and effective solutions.
Training and Professional Development
MURINET offers a structured framework for the professional development of early-stage researchers.
Comprehensive workshops and seminars
We organize regular interactive workshops, international seminars, and specialized training sessions led by renowned experts from across Europe. These events cover topics such as:
- Advanced research methodologies in health and disability
- The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
- Public health policy development and evaluation
- Ethical considerations in disability research
- Multidisciplinary project management in healthcare
Hands-on research mentorship
Every participant benefits from personalized mentorship provided by experienced researchers within the MURINET network. This hands-on approach ensures:
- Practical laboratory and field research skills
- Guidance in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Support in writing high-quality research papers and project proposals
- Opportunities to collaborate on ongoing European research projects
Multidisciplinary skill development
In today’s complex health landscape, researchers must master skills across multiple domains. MURINET’s training integrates expertise from medicine, psychology, sociology, public health, and policy-making to prepare participants to:
- Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Address health and disability from a bio-psycho-social perspective
- Adapt research to diverse cultural and institutional settings across Europe
Career support in health and disability research
We provide ongoing career guidance to help participants navigate the competitive world of research:
- Networking opportunities with leading European institutions
- Support in securing research funding and scholarships
- Assistance in preparing CVs, motivation letters, and interview skills for research positions
- Advice on postdoctoral pathways and long-term research careers
MURINET implements an ethical mandate to ensure inclusive, human-rights-focused research and policy development.
- Full participation of people with disabilities in research and decision-making
- Transparent, socially responsible research practices
- Ethical integration of the ICF framework into all activities
MURINET strengthens the European research landscape by:
Equipping researchers with multidisciplinary skills
Developing strategies for the care and cure of burdensome diseases
Influencing public health policies and disability management
Promoting research that improves quality of life and social inclusion
MURINET provides a wide range of publications and resources to support researchers:
Research articles, case studies, and reports