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Secondary Data Analysis Projects (SDAP)

Secondary Data Analysis Projects (SDAP) — Cycle 2

Supports Irish research groups analysing existing health and social care data to answer policy-relevant questions and improve practice.

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The Health Research Board (HRB) Secondary Data Analysis Projects (SDAP) scheme funds research teams to answer policy- and practice-relevant questions by analysing existing Irish or international health and social care datasets, without primary data collection. SDAP 2025 operated as a two-cycle annual scheme; Cycle 2 opened on 1 September 2025 and closed on 9 January 2026. Awards reach a maximum of…

What this grant funds

Policy- and practice-relevant health research using secondary data from existing Irish or international health and social care datasets. Audits and service improvements excluded.

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.36–42 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