Health Research Call 2027 by “la Caixa” Foundation

The “la Caixa” Foundation has launched the tenth edition of its Health Research Call, aimed at supporting biomedical and health research projects with significant scientific excellence and social impact. This opportunity is open to researchers from non-profit organizations in Spain and Portugal, with a deadline for applications on 18 November 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: “la Caixa” Foundation

- Opportunity Type: Research Funding

- Funding Amount: Up to €500,000 for individual projects; up to €1,000,000 for consortium projects

- Total Funding Pool: Up to €22,000,000

- Eligible Applicants: Non-profit research organizations in Spain and Portugal

- Eligible Countries: Spain and Portugal

- Deadline: 18 November 2026, 2 pm CET

- Project Duration: Up to 3 years

About the Opportunity

The Health Research Call by “la Caixa” Foundation aims to identify and support promising research initiatives in the fields of neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular and associated metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies related to these areas. The call seeks projects that demonstrate scientific excellence and potential social impact, whether in basic, clinical, or translational research. Funding and Benefits

- Individual Projects: Up to €500,000

- Research Consortium Projects: Up to €1,000,000

- Total Available Funding: Up to €22,000,000, subject to final approval

- Co-funding Opportunities: Potential co-funding for projects on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) by respective foundations

Who Is Eligible?

- Host Organizations (HO): Non-profit research organizations based in Spain or Portugal

- Project Leaders (PL): Must be the principal investigator at the host organization

- Research Performing Organizations (RPO): Non-profit organizations worldwide, with certain budget restrictions for those outside Spain and Portugal

- Civil Society Organizations (CSO): Non-profit organizations can participate but not as primary research entities

- Exclusions: Established companies cannot be part of the project team

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas - Neuroscience - Oncology - Cardiovascular and associated metabolic diseases - Infectious diseases - Enabling technologies related to the above areas Why This Opportunity Matters This call is crucial for advancing health research in Spain and Portugal, providing significant funding to projects that can lead to breakthroughs in understanding and treating major health issues. By supporting both individual and collaborative research efforts, the “la Caixa” Foundation fosters innovation and collaboration across borders. How to Apply

- Review Guidelines: Access the rules for participation on the official website starting 17 September 2026.

- Online Application: Submit applications via the online system from 17 September 2026, 2 pm CET to 18 November 2026, 2 pm CET.

- Registration: Ensure the Project Leader registers with personal data and organization details.

- Proposal Submission: Complete the proposal in English and ensure all required roles (OM, PI, CSO) have accepted their parts online.

- Validation: Use the validation button to verify data before submission.

Application Tips or Common Mistakes

- Language: Complete applications in English only.

- Documentation: Ensure all required documents are included and correct.

- Deadline: Submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum funding available for individual projects? Up to €500,000. Who can apply as a Project Leader? Researchers from non-profit organizations based in Spain or Portugal. Can organizations outside Spain and Portugal participate? Yes, but their budget must not exceed 30% of the total project budget. What are the thematic areas supported by this call? Neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular and associated metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and enabling technologies. When is the application deadline? 18 November 2026, at 2 pm CET. Next Steps Eligible applicants should review the official guidelines and prepare their proposals according to the detailed application process. Ensure all team members and organizations are registered and roles accepted in the online system before the deadline.