Investigator-Led Projects (ILP)
Funds independent investigator teams at Irish host institutions for health and biomedical questions, supporting leadership and practical translational outputs.
The Investigator-Led Projects (ILP) scheme is a flagship research funding program from the Health Research Board (HRB) of Ireland, supporting independent investigator-led teams at HRB-recognised Host Institutions to conduct health research across three categories: patient-oriented research, population health research, and health services research. The ILP 2026 cycle committed approximately €12 mil…
Investigator-led health research spanning patient-oriented research, population health research, and health services research at HRB-recognised Irish host institutions.
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