la Caixa Foundation
Health Research Call
Call for applications closed (deadline was 19 November 2025 at 2 pm CET). Projects execute from September 2026 to December 2029.
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The "la Caixa" Foundation Health Research Call 2026 funds biomedical and health research projects up to €1,000,000 over three years across neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies. The call is open to individual researchers and research consortia (2-5 organizations) hosted at non-profit institutions in Spain or Portugal, with optional participation from international partners. This is an annual call with a three-stage evaluation process including a face-to-face assessment in Barcelona.
Details
| Funder | la Caixa Foundation |
| Budget | Up to €500,000 (individual); up to €1,000,000 (consortium) |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Optional — individual projects (single research organization) or research consortium projects (2–5 research organizations); both types are eligible |
| Application | 3-stage: eligibility check → remote preselection (top 18 per thematic area) → face-to-face assessment by selection committees in Barcelona |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | ESPT |
Eligibility & scope
Supports biomedical and health research (basic, clinical, translational) in neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies. Host Organization must be a non-profit research organization based in Spain or Portugal. Applications must be submitted in English. Budget of non-Spanish/Portuguese organizations may not exceed 30% of total project budget.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at non-profit research institutions in Spain or Portugal
- •Teams working in neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic disease, infectious diseases, or enabling technologies
- •Individual applicants or research consortia of 2-5 organizations
- •International collaborators welcome if their budget does not exceed 30% of the total project cost
Key Dates
- •Application deadline was 19 November 2025; call is now closed
- •Three-stage process: eligibility check → remote preselection (January, April 2026) → face-to-face assessment in Barcelona (14-15 May 2026)
- •Project execution: September 2026 to December 2029 (3 years)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The face-to-face assessment in Barcelona is decisive, prepare a clear, compelling 15-minute pitch and anticipate feasibility questions from the panel.
- ✓Budget discipline matters: non-Spanish/Portuguese partner costs are capped at 30% of the total; build your consortium with this ceiling in mind.
- ✓Applications in English are mandatory; ensure your proposal is polished and technically precise, the remote preselection stage filters heavily on clarity and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request in the Health Research Call 2026?
Up to €1,000,000 per project over three years.
Who can host a Health Research Call 2026 project?
Non-profit research institutions located in Spain or Portugal must serve as the host organization.
Can international researchers join a Health Research Call 2026 project?
Yes, international partners may participate, but their combined budget cannot exceed 30% of the total project budget.
What research areas does the Health Research Call 2026 cover?
The call funds biomedical and health research (basic, clinical, and translational) in neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies.
Is the Health Research Call 2026 recurring?
Yes, la Caixa Foundation runs this call annually.
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