University of Andorra Opens €67,500 Health Research Grants for Ageing and Chronic Diseases

The University of Andorra's University Institute for Health Research (IURS), led by Dr. Adrià Archilla, has opened its first call for research project proposals, with a total budget of €67,500 available over multiple years, including up to €22,500 per year.

The programme welcomes submissions from individuals, universities, research organisations and companies based in Andorra or internationally. It prioritises work on healthy ageing, health promotion and prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic diseases, or epidemiology and public health. Funded projects can last one to three years.

In addition to grants, recipients will have access to University of Andorra (UdA) facilities such as support for experimental design, advanced laboratory tools, data management, biostatistics, scientific writing and applications for external financing.

Applications require emailing all specified documents to iurs@uda.ad, with the deadline set for 25 January 2027. An evaluation panel of at least three experts holding doctorates will assess entries on criteria including alignment with priorities, scientific merit, feasibility, societal impact in Andorra, interdisciplinary partnerships and potential for supplementary funding.

The IURS has also unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, built around four core areas: research excellence, development as a hub for scientific services, domestic and global collaborations, and responsible, sustainable practices. Key initiatives feature progress on the Andorra Longevity Programme and the launch of the Andorra Longevity Cohort to track biological, environmental and social factors in ageing.

Established in February 2025 and tied to the UdA Health Sciences Centre, the IURS aims to bolster health studies throughout Andorra and enhance community health outcomes.