HRB
THCS Joint Transnational Call 2026
Pre-proposal closed 2 Feb 2026 (13:00 GMT); two-stage process — full proposal deadline not stated on this page
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The HRB THCS Joint Transnational Call 2026 funds applied and implementation research on equitable access to health and care services through required transnational consortia, with budgets up to €430,000 for partners and €530,000 for the coordinating institution over up to 36 months. Irish applicants must be based at an HRB-approved host institution in the Republic of Ireland. Basic biomedical research is excluded, though pre-clinical work is permitted; applicants with tobacco or alcohol industry funding are ineligible.
Details
| Funder | HRB |
| Budget | Up to €430k (partner) / €530k (coordinator), incl. overheads |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — transnational consortium; specific minimum composition detailed in THCS call text; only transnational projects funded |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | IE |
Eligibility & scope
Transnational collaborative applied/implementation research on equitable access to health and care services. Irish applicants must hold a post at an HRB-approved host institution in the Republic of Ireland (Northern Ireland ineligible). Basic biomedical research excluded; pre-clinical research permitted. Tobacco/alcohol industry-funded applicants ineligible. Projects expected to start early 2027; HRB total commitment up to €1.06M.
Who Should Apply
- •Irish researchers based at HRB-approved institutions in the Republic of Ireland
- •Teams forming transnational consortia (international partners required)
- •Applied and implementation research on health and care service equity
- •Pre-clinical and clinical researchers; basic biomedical research excluded
- •Researchers independent of tobacco and alcohol industry funding
Key Dates
- •Pre-proposal deadline: 2 February 2026 13:00 GMT (closed)
- •Two-stage process: full proposal stage to follow
- •Project duration: up to 36 months, expected start early 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Transnational consortium composition is mandatory and tightly specified in the THCS call text, review the exact requirements before building your team.
- ✓The call funds implementation research with policy or service relevance; frame your proposal around equitable access outcomes, not methodological novelty alone.
- ✓HRB approves host institutions separately; confirm your institution's eligibility status before committing co-investigator effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request in an HRB THCS 2026 project?
Up to €430,000 for partner institutions or €530,000 for the coordinating institution, including overheads, over up to 36 months.
Who is eligible to apply from Ireland?
Researchers holding a post at an HRB-approved host institution in the Republic of Ireland; Northern Ireland applicants are ineligible.
Is a consortium required for HRB THCS 2026?
Yes, only transnational collaborative projects are funded; a consortium with international partners is mandatory and specific minimum composition is detailed in the call text.
What types of research does HRB THCS 2026 fund?
Applied and implementation research on equitable access to health and care services; basic biomedical research is excluded, but pre-clinical research is permitted.
When will shortlisted projects be asked to submit full proposals?
The full proposal deadline has not been published on this page; check the HRB website or call documentation for the stage two timeline.
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