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Investigator-Led Clinical Trials (ILCT) Programme

Investigator-Led Clinical Trials (ILCT)

Invests in investigator-led clinical trials to strengthen health and life-science programs.

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About

The Investigator-Led Clinical Trials (ILCT) programme is a standing Health Research Board funding scheme that supports clinical trials addressing patient care improvement and health service questions with direct practical application. The programme operates three submission cycles per year, with deadlines falling approximately in April, August, and December, making it one of the more frequently ac…

What this grant funds

Clinical trials: Definitive Interventions stream (effectiveness evaluations) and Feasibility stream (preparatory studies). €3M ring-fenced for cancer-specific trials.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 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