la Caixa Foundation
HealthCare Research Call 2026 — Retrospective Evaluations
Call for applications closed (deadline was 25 February 2026 at 2 pm CET)
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The "la Caixa" Foundation HealthCare Research Call 2026 funds retrospective evaluations of existing health interventions in Spain and Portugal, offering up to €150,000 per project over two years. Host organisations must be non-profit research institutions in Spain or Portugal; the evaluated intervention must also be conducted in one of these countries. Companies cannot be project partners, though non-Iberian collaborators are permitted up to 30% of the total budget.
Details
| Funder | la Caixa Foundation |
| Budget | Up to €150,000 |
| 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 research evaluating effectiveness and impact of existing health interventions. 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 institutions in Spain or Portugal
- •Teams evaluating the effectiveness or impact of existing health interventions
- •Projects with a retrospective study design assessing real-world outcomes
- •Applicants able to demonstrate access to intervention data and participant records
Key Dates
- •Application deadline was 25 February 2026 at 2 pm CET (now closed)
- •Three evaluation stages: remote preselection (March, May 2026), online committee interview (June 2026), results announcement (July 2026)
- •Up to two-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The call prioritises rigorous outcome measurement from real-world settings; lead with your evaluation framework and data access.
- ✓International co-investigators are welcome but capped at 30% of budget; position non-Spanish/Portuguese partners as supporting roles, not lead positions.
- ✓Companies cannot be project partners, ensure all collaborating organisations are academic, clinical, or non-profit entities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the la Caixa HealthCare Research Call 2026 fund?
Up to €150,000 per project over up to two years.
Who can host a project under the la Caixa HealthCare Research Call 2026?
Non-profit research organisations based in Spain or Portugal; the health intervention being evaluated must also be conducted in Spain or Portugal.
Can companies be project partners in this call?
No, companies cannot be project partners; all collaborating organisations must be academic, clinical, or non-profit entities.
What percentage of the budget can go to partners outside Spain and Portugal?
Non-Iberian partners are capped at 30% of the total project budget.
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