The European Partnership for Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) launches its fourth Joint Transnational Call (JTC) with the aim of funding research and innovation projects that help ensure equitable access to and appropriate use of health and care services.
Through these projects, policy and decision-makers are expected to gain the knowledge and tools needed to implement the reallocation of resources as health and care systems undergo transformation to face new and ongoing challenges.
A total of 32 funding agencies are participating in this call.
Funding opportunities
THCS offers the opportunity to coordinate and optimize research and innovation efforts across Europe and partner countries, supporting the much-needed transformation of health and care systems.
Under this framework, the fourth Joint Transnational Call “Access to Care” aims to fund research and innovation projects that contribute to ensuring equitable access to and appropriate use of health and care services.
Through the funded projects, policy and decision-makers are expected to obtain the knowledge and tools necessary to implement the reallocation of resources, at a time when health systems are transitioning to respond to new and continuous challenges.
Projects funded under this call will build on existing evidence to provide innovative solutions that help key stakeholders reduce inequalities in access to and use of health and care services.
Projects should address how to improve access at all levels of the system, through financial models, service delivery models, and the creation of integrated and interdisciplinary care programs.
Timeline and deadlines
21 November 2025 – Publication of the call
10 December 2025, 14:00–16:00 CET – JTC 2026 Information Webinar
2 February 2026, 14:00 CET – Deadline for pre-proposal submission
30 June 2026, 14:00 CEST – Deadline for full proposal submission
September 2026 – Rebuttal phase: applicants receive evaluations for response
October 2026 – Final funding recommendations communicated
Early 2027 – Expected start of funded projects
Information and application
Pre-announcement of the call
Joint proposals consist of two parts:
The pre-proposal form, mainly including the description of the planned work.
The electronic submission tool, where partners’ individual information and financial plans are entered.
Webinars and FAQs
An information webinar presenting the JTC 2026 will be held on 10 December 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00 CET.
European Projects – IDIVAL
If you are interested in participating in this call and would like to receive more detailed information, please contact María Luisa Sámano (marialuisa.samano@idival.org).
