Research Strategy and Funding
The HRB is Ireland's primary health and social care research funding agency. We support research to inform health and social care practice and policy, which improves people's health and contributes to economic growth.
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Research Funding Opportunities
We invest more €50M each year in health and social care research. We also work with other partners to co-fund research in areas of common interest. Find out more about all current and upcoming funding opportunities with guidance on how to apply.
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Grant Management
It is essential that the research we fund with public money is conducted and managed responsibly, ethically and in line with regulations, legislations and best practice. Read our grant terms and conditions and the policies we expect HRB grant holders to adhere to.
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Investments and Impacts
We continually monitor and evaluate our work and communicate about what we fund, along with the outcomes and impacts of these investments. Review details of grants we funded in the last 10 years and explore case studies from across our research portfolio
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Responsible Research Assessment
The HRB is Ireland's primary health and social care research funding agency. We support research to inform health and social care practice and policy, which improves people's health and contributes to economic growth.
Recent publications
These are the latest publications from the Research Strategy and Funding Directorate.