THCS Joint Transnational Call (JTC) for proposals aiming to fund research and innovation projects that strengthen primary and community health and care systems and provide policy and decision makers with the necessary knowledge and tools to govern the transitions needed in the primary and community care sector.

Who can apply

The European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) brings the opportunity to coordinate and optimize research and innovation efforts in Europe and its partner countries supporting the much-needed transformation of health and care systems. Eligible institutions for the Netherlands are Universities, , health authorities, research institutes, SMEs, user organisations, NGOs, public sector, and municipalities. Universities of applied sciences can also apply via Regieorgaan SIA. Please consult their website.

What for

Under this umbrella, the third Joint Transnational Call for proposals “Better care closer to home: Enhancing Primary and Community Care” aims to improve primary and community health and care systems, providing policymakers with knowledge and tools to manage transitions within the primary and community care sector. Projects funded under this call will deliver promising financial, organizational, and practice-based service innovations that promote the transformation of health and care systems and contribute to faster exchange of best practices across different countries and regions.

What to request

The aim of this call is to fund research and innovation projects that, within an ecosystem approach (see guidance for applicants p. 5 for details), strengthen the primary and community health and care systems, and provide policy and decision makers with the necessary knowledge and tools to govern the transitions that are needed in the primary and community care sector. Projects funded under this call will deliver promising financial, organisational and practise-based service innovations that promote the transformation of the health and care system and contribute to faster exchange of best practices across different countries and regions.

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