Applications in Progress

Patient Safety Research Network (PSRN) 2023

This call is now closed and the review process is underway.

HRB Postdoctoral Fellowships: Applying Research into Policy & Practice (ARPP) 2023

The applicants’ response phase was completed at the end of June. Nine candidates will be interviewed by an international panel on 5-6 September 2023. The funding recommendations will be then discussed at the next HRB Board meeting at the end of September.

HRB Postdoctoral Fellowships: Clinician Scientist Fellowships (CSF) 2023

The applicants’ response phase was completed at the end of June. 15 candidates will be interviewed by an international panel on 29-30 August 2023. The funding recommendations will be then discussed at the next HRB Board meeting at the end of September.

Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Medicine in Cancer (PMC) 2023

The application is currently under review. This call is under the auspices of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium, the HRB and the HSC R&D Division in NI. The HRB is the lead agency managing the call. For more information contact Dr Annalisa Montesanti (amontesanti@hrb.ie).

Applied Programme Grants Scheme (APRO) 2023

14 applications have been short-listed and the interview panel meeting for short-listed applications is on 5 and 6 September. 

Applied Partnership Awards 2022 (APA) Cycle 2

The APA Cycle 2 panel meeting took place in late June and applicants will be notified of the outcome from August.

Secondary Data Analysis Projects (SDAP) 2023 Cycle 1

All SDAP 2023-Cycle 1 applications approved by the HRB board were informed of the outcomes and were provided feedback from the panel. Successful projects will begin October 2023.

Rare Diseases Research and Innovation Catalyst Awards (RDCat) 2023

The call closed on 27 June. One application was submitted and is undergoing public and peer review following eligibility checks.

European Joint Transnational Calls 2023

Full proposals for the following calls are under evaluation. Coordinators will be informed of the outcome Q4 2023.

  • EJP Rare Diseases (EJPRD)
  • JP Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND)
  • ERA-NET NEURON
  • JPI Antimicrobial Resistance (JPI AMR)
  • ERA4Health
  • Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS)

Open Calls

Secondary Data Analysis Projects (SDAP) 2023 Cycle 2

The scheme remains open for applications for Cycle 2, the closing date is 4 October 2023. The scheme supports bringing together researchers, knowledge users and data controllers to develop research projects that answer policy and/or practice-relevant questions through the use of secondary data.

  

US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Programme

This is a rolling call. Check the scheme notice for full details.

HRB Rapid Response Mechanism to support Ukrainian researchers in crisis 2022 (Ucrisis 2022)

The grant scheme supports a named individual/s who have been displaced by the Russian invasion in Ukraine or who cannot return to Ukraine due to the invasion (and are being supported by the Irish Government under the Temporary Protection Directive). It is a rolling grant call with continuous intake and fast-tracked application review.

Upcoming Calls

Investigator Led Awards (ILP 2024)

The 2024 round of the Investigator Led Awards will open on 1 August 2023. The scheme aims to support highly innovative and internationally competitive investigator-led projects that can respond to emerging challenges for health and social care. 

Health Research Charities Ireland-Health Research Board  (HRCI-HRB 2024)

The 2024 round of the HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme will launch in September 2023. The scheme aims to fund researchers and research teams to conduct internationally competitive and innovative research in areas of strategic relevance to each individual charity. Individual charities will set opening and closing dates.

HRB Evidence Synthesis Award to Support Clinical Practice Guideline Development 2024

The HRB evidence synthesis award to support clinical practice guideline development 2024 will launch next week. The aim of this open competitive call for proposals is to provide funding for one award for a period of four years to ensure expert and dedicated evidence support is available to support Guideline Development Groups (GDGs) working on National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC) prioritised topics. For more information contact Dr Catherine Gill (cgill@hrb.ie).

Emerging Clinician Scientist Awards (ECSA) 2024

The 2024 round of Emerging Clinician Scientist Awards is expected to be launched in early September 2023. The scheme targets health and social care practitioners from any professional background who are involved in the delivery of patient or social care and are research active. The scheme targets individuals who are ready to transition towards research independence, and can facilitate actionable knowledge in health research.

Emerging Investigator Awards (EIA) 2024

The 2024 round of Emerging Investigator Awards is expected to be launched in early September 2023. The scheme targets academic postdoctoral researchers from different disciplines who are ready to transition towards research independence and can facilitate actionable knowledge in health research.

 
Fulbright-HRB Health Impact Awards 2024

The 2024 round of the Fulbright-HRB Health Impact Awards will be launched on August 28. The Fulbright Commission and the HRB are offering a unique opportunity for Irish professionals with five or more years’ experience in their field to travel to the USA to undertake research or professional development in any area of health. The closing date is 4.00 pm, 27 October 2023.