la Caixa Foundation
HealthCare Research Call 2026 — Pilot Studies
Call for applications closed (deadline was 25 February 2026 at 2 pm CET)
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The HealthCare Research Call 2026, Pilot Studies from "la Caixa" Foundation funds small-scale preliminary studies on health interventions with up to €80,000 over two years. Host organisations must be non-profit research bodies in Spain or Portugal, with interventions delivered in those countries; international partners are capped at 30% of budget and companies cannot participate. This call has closed (deadline 25 February 2026), but researchers may apply to future rounds.
Details
| Funder | la Caixa Foundation |
| Budget | Up to €80,000 |
| Duration | Up to 2 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 3-stage: eligibility check → remote preselection (Mar–May 2026) → online committee interview (Jun 2026) |
| Eligible countries | ESPT |
Eligibility & scope
Funds small-scale preliminary studies on health interventions (feasibility/appropriateness). Host organisation must be a non-profit research organisation based in Spain or Portugal; proposed intervention must be conducted in Spain or Portugal. Applications must be submitted in English. Established companies cannot be project partners. Budget of non-ES/PT organisations capped at 30% of total.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at non-profit research organisations in Spain or Portugal
- •Teams designing feasibility or appropriateness studies of health interventions
- •Applicants capable of conducting interventions within Spain or Portugal
- •Projects with minimal international partnership (non-Spain/Portugal partners capped at 30% of budget)
- •Applicants submitting proposals in English
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 25 February 2026 at 14:00 CET (application period now closed)
- •Three-stage review: remote preselection (March, May 2026) → online committee interview (June 2026) → results announcement (July 2026)
- •Up to two-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This call prioritises feasibility and appropriateness over efficacy; frame your proposal around design validation and scalability readiness, not full-scale clinical outcomes.
- ✓International partners are capped at 30% of total budget, position Spain/Portugal partners as leads and clarify the added value of any non-EU collaborators.
- ✓The online committee interview (June) is decisive; prepare a clear, concise presentation of your study design, intervention rationale, and preliminary evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available under this pilot studies call?
Up to €80,000 per project over two years.
Who can be the host organisation for this grant?
A non-profit research organisation based in Spain or Portugal; companies cannot be project partners.
Can I include international collaborators in my pilot study?
Yes, but non-Spain/Portugal partners are capped at 30% of the total budget.
In what language should I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted in English.
What types of studies does this call fund?
Preliminary, small-scale studies focusing on the feasibility or appropriateness of health interventions, not full efficacy trials.
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