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Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) is the national umbrella organisation of over 45 charities engaged in health, medical and social care research, collectively representing over 2 million people in Ireland. www.hrci.ie
HRCI was delighted to meet with Peter Roche T.D. and Senator Manus Boyle in Leinster House yesterday to brief them on the three key asks in our Position Paper 2025. Find the Position Paper on our website hrci.ie/hrci-positio...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Are you interested in keeping up to date with the work of HRCI? Our next newsletter will be published shortly- sign up to our mailing list to make sure you receive news, Irish Health Research Forum invitations and links to our latest publications. http://eepurl.com/gF...
September 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
HRCI was delighted to attend the launch of the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030 @roinnslainte.bsky.social yesterday. We warmly welcome the Strategy’s strong commitments to foster innovation in rare disease research and to establish a National Rare Disease Registry. #HealthResearchMatters
August 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Irish Thoracic Society are now inviting EOI's under the HRCI/@hrbireland.bsky.social Joint Funding Scheme that supports their Research Mission. Funding up to €100,000, for projects of 24 months is available. Find further info on the call hrci.ie/joint-fundin... #HealthResearchMatters
August 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The latest charity to open an EOI call under the HRCI/@hrbireland.bsky.social Joint Funding Scheme is The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Up to €240,000 is available for projects of 24 months. The closing date for receipt of EOIs is 12/9/2025. More info hrci.ie/joint-fundin...
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August 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The closing date for the Expressions of Interest call from Breakthrough Cancer Research under the Joint Funding Scheme is fast approaching. Find more info on the HRCI Open Calls page hrci.ie/joint-fundin... #HealthResearchMatters
August 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Parkinson's Ireland have launched an Expressions of Interest call under the HRCI/ @hrbireland.bsky.social Joint Funding Scheme 2025/26. Closing date for EOI's: September 5th 2025
Find more info:https://hrci.ie/joint-funding-open-calls/
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August 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Under the HRCI/HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2025/26, the Irish Cancer Society has opened an Expressions of Interest call.The focus of the call is Translational Biomedical Research – Cancers of Unmet Needs. €300,000 is available for projects up to 36 months. Closing date:3 Sept. hrci.ie/joint-fundin...
August 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) is taking part in the HRCI/HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2025/26 & are currently seeking expressions of interest for projects that align with MDI’s Research Strategy. Find more info on the call hrci.ie/joint-fundin... https://hrbireland.bsky.social‬#HealthResearchMattersrs
July 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@epilepsyireland.bsky.social have launched a call for Expressions of Interest as part of the HRCI hrbireland.bsky.social‬ (HRB) Joint Funding Scheme. Find more information on the call by visiting the Open Calls page on our website https://hrci.ie/joint-funding-open-calls#HealthResearchMattersrs
July 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We're delighted to announce the HRCI/HRB Joint Funding Scheme is once again running for 2025/26. Researchers, visit our website hrci.ie/joint-fundin... to get all the info you need, including a video which goes through the scheme step by step #HealthResearchMatters @hrbireland.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Have you seen our video, created for the May Irish Health Research Forum event on patient registries? It brings together the voices of patients, advocates & clinicians to show how registries can transform care, drive research & improve decision-making. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watc...
June 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Today our members @ilfa-ireland.bsky.social launch groundbreaking research which provides a pathway for a future where all lung fibrosis patients receive the care they need to live longer, healthier lives. ilfa.ie/wp-content/u... #HealthResearchMatters
June 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🚨 Exciting news from HRCI! 🚨
We’re proud to launch our **Annual Report 2024** — capturing a year of advocacy, collaboration, and impact in health research. 📖
Find the full report here 👉 hrci.ie/hrci-annual-...

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June 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Are you interested in keeping up to date with the work of HRCI? Our next newsletter will be published shortly- sign up to our mailing list to make sure you receive news, Irish Health Research Forum invitations and links to our latest publications. http://eepurl.com/gF...
June 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
There's great momentum around patient registries right now! The FoRT report, Sustaining Patient Registries in Ireland, calls for a bold, Dept of Health-backed vision for their future. A vital roadmap for care, research & policy. Worth a read 👉 cfri.ie/wp-content/u...

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May 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Attendees are now in breakout discussions—sharing insights, challenges, and ideas to shape a stronger registry landscape in Ireland. These conversations will directly inform the Forum report later in the year. Stay tuned!
May 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We kicked off with a powerful video featuring researchers and patient advocates setting the scene about registries. Now, a panel with rich conversation about the "here and now" of where we are with registries in Ireland.
May 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Irish Health Research Forum “Is it time to get serious about patient registries?” is taking place tomorrow! 🎉 Reminder for registered attendees that the reg desk opens at 9.30am, with the event starting at 10am

Check the agenda & speakers here 👉 hrci.ie/may-2025-is-...

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May 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Great to have a really constructive meeting with Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill this afternoon. We discussed the key asks in our HRCI Position Paper 2025. Read it here: hrci.ie/hrci-positio... #HealthResearchMatters
May 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Just launched! 🚀 Our Irish Health Research Forum report ‘Public trust in health research: are we doing enough?’ is live, and features recommendations for all stakeholders. Find the report, one page event snapshot & images from the day here: hrci.ie/nov-2024-tru...

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May 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Irish Health Research Forum on May 15th will ask 'Is it time to get serious about patient registries?' This Forum event will explore the evolving role of patient registries in an increasingly connected & data-driven health landscape. Register via hrci.ie/may-2025-is-...
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March 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Registration for the May Irish Health Research Forum on patient registries will be opening shortly. If you've attended the Forum before, you'll know spaces disappear very quickly! If you want to be the first to receive an invitation, please sign up to the HRCI mailing list eepurl.com/gF89rH
March 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
DCU School of Comms have opened registration for 'Five years later-is Ireland ready for the next big shock?Comparing Covid-19 and climate emergency communication strategies', a seminar taking place on March 13th at the Seamus Heaney Theatre, St Patrick's Campus DCU docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
March 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Today we celebrate #RareDiseaseDay!
HRCI is proud to count many rare disease focused charities amongst our members and is committed to improving all aspects of rare disease research. Learn more about how we support the rare disease community here hrci.ie/about-us/our...
February 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM