la Caixa Foundation
Concurso CaixaResearch de Investigação em Saúde 2026
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The Concurso CaixaResearch de Investigación en Saúde 2026 funds health research projects up to €500,000 (individual) or €1 million (consortium of 2-5 organisations) over three years. The call is open to researchers at non-profit research organisations in Spain and Portugal across neurosciences, oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies. Annual competition run by Fundación "la Caixa".
Details
| Funder | la Caixa Foundation |
| Budget | Up to €500k (individual); up to €1M (consortium) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Optional — individual (1 org, up to €500k) or consortium of 2–5 research organisations (up to €1M) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | ESPT |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers at non-profit research organisations based in Spain or Portugal. Thematic areas: neurosciences, oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies. Individual projects up to €500k; consortium projects (2–5 organisations) up to €1M. Submissions via the dedicated online platform only.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers employed at non-profit research organisations in Spain or Portugal
- •Principal investigators in neurosciences, oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, or infectious diseases
- •Consortium leaders coordinating 2-5 research organisations for larger projects
- •Researchers pursuing basic, translational, or applied health research
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline (verify exact date on caixaresearch.org)
- •Single-stage written evaluation
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Submissions are online-only via the dedicated CaixaResearch platform; incomplete or misdirected submissions are ineligible.
- ✓Consortium proposals (€1M cap) must clearly define roles and governance across 2-5 partners; single-organisation projects are equally competitive at the €500k level.
- ✓Thematic fit is strict, proposals must align explicitly with one of the five named disease areas or enabling technologies; interdisciplinary work only scores if rooted in one category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request in the CaixaResearch health research grant?
Up to €500,000 for individual projects, or up to €1 million for consortium projects involving 2-5 research organisations.
Can I form a consortium for the CaixaResearch call?
Yes, consortiums of 2-5 non-profit research organisations from Spain and Portugal are eligible and can request up to €1 million; individual projects request up to €500k.
Which research areas does CaixaResearch 2026 fund?
Neurosciences, oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies.
Is the CaixaResearch call annual?
Yes, CaixaResearch runs annually with deadline and call details published at caixaresearch.org.
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