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Research in-Practice Fellowships (RPF)

Research in-Practice Fellowships (RPF)

Supports early-career healthcare practitioners in Ireland building applied research projects with practitioner-led methods and stronger workplace impact.

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The Health Research Board (HRB) Research in-Practice Fellowships (RPF) programme provides early-career bridge funding for registered health and social care practitioners in Ireland to conduct applied research while maintaining their clinical roles. The 2026 cycle closed on 13 February 2026 at 13:00, with up to ten fellowships envisaged. Each fellowship provides up to €80,000 in research costs plus…

What this grant funds

Applied health and social care research — clinical research, population health, health services research.

Key facts
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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48–60 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