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Capacity Building for Evidence Synthesis
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The HRB Capacity Building for Evidence Synthesis funds interdisciplinary research teams on the island of Ireland to develop methodology and tools for synthesizing research evidence and translating it to policy. Teams must include a nominated Northern Ireland co-applicant and are expected to draw collaborators from outside Ireland; the call is co-funded by HRB and the HSC R&D Division Northern Ireland. Priority areas include evidence synthesis methodology, artificial intelligence applications, and evidence-to-policy translation.
Details
| Funder | HRB |
| Consortium | Required — interdisciplinary team with a nominated Northern Ireland co-applicant; co-applicants/collaborators from outside the island of Ireland are expected |
| Eligible countries | IE |
Eligibility & scope
Co-funded by HRB and HSC R&D Division Northern Ireland; targets capacity building in evidence synthesis for the island of Ireland. Interdisciplinary team required with expertise in evidence synthesis methodology, AI in evidence synthesis, and evidence-to-policy translation. Team must include a nominated NI co-applicant. Applications via HRB GEMS (grants.hrb.ie).
Who Should Apply
- •Interdisciplinary research teams based on the island of Ireland with a nominated Northern Ireland co-applicant
- •Teams with expertise in evidence synthesis methodology, systematic review, or evidence-to-policy translation
- •Researchers working at host institutions with GEMS submission capability and signatory approval
- •Teams planning to engage international collaborators alongside island-based members
Key Dates
- •First listed on Grantsby 13 August 2026 (verify exact deadline on HRB website)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The Northern Ireland co-applicant is mandatory, confirm their commitment and institutional sign-off early.
- ✓Demonstrate expected international collaborations explicitly; the funder values cross-border expertise.
- ✓Frame the project around policy impact, not just methodological innovation, evidence-to-policy translation is a core priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the HRB Capacity Building for Evidence Synthesis grant?
Interdisciplinary research teams on the island of Ireland with a nominated Northern Ireland co-applicant; international collaborators are expected to be involved.
Is a Northern Ireland co-applicant required?
Yes, the call requires a nominated Northern Ireland co-applicant as a mandatory team member.
What research areas are in scope?
Evidence synthesis methodology, artificial intelligence applications in evidence synthesis, and translation of evidence to policy are priority areas.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
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