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Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme (CPFP)

Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme (CPFP)

Supports interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellowship teams in Ireland through project funding, training, and shared infrastructure for longer-term health research impact.

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The Health Research Board (HRB) Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme (CPFP) 2026 funds interdisciplinary consortia to recruit and support three postdoctoral researchers over a 42-month project, with each fellow conducting a 36-month programme of work. The scheme replaces the former Applying Research into Policy and Practice (ARPP) fellowships and is designed to enhance postdoctoral tra…

Collaborative postdoctoral training addressing identified problems in health, public health, or social care through interdisciplinary consortia at Irish academic host institutions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.46 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.42 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.hrb.ie