Open Calls

CARE makes available several different research funding mechanisms to fit a range of profiles and levels of experience.

Flagship projects are expected to develop and implement a specific solution with measurable outcomes, demonstrated critical mass, and within a tangible timeframe.

Proof-of-concept (POC) projects are expected to support the development of an initial research idea designed to demonstrate novelty, relevance and potential for further development. For example, this could be preliminary data collection or analysis, aimed at testing whether a concept or theory can be translated into a practical application.

Junior Clinician Grants are aimed at residents and junior specialists within 10 years of obtaining their medical degree (integrated Master’s degree). Successful candidates will benefit from i) funding to kick-start a clinical research project and ii) mentoring with a senior clinician and a researcher.

All calls consider research topics within the disease-specific missions framework of GIMM CARE and/or digital transformation within healthcare.

For any questions, please contact care@gimm.pt

Evaluation Panel Q4 2025

Albino Oliveira-Maia MD PhD (Neuropsychiatry)
Carla Oliveira PhD (Oncology)
Luisa Salter-Cid PhD (Immunology)
Begoña Benito MD PhD (Cardiovascular)
Moises Mallo MD PhD (Development)
Cristovão Sousa PhD (Functional genomics, Chair)

Junior Clinician Grant

Who: Junior clinicians (residents, junior specialists, up to 10 years from obtaining medical degree) working at the ULS Santa Maria
Funding: Up to 20K
Implementation Period: 12-18 months
Scope: Mentoring program with co-supervision by a senior clinician and a researcher working at GIMM; co-development of a research idea
Call Frequency: Annual
Next Call: November 2025
Evaluation Panel: CARE Direction

Important Dates:

Next call opens: 3rd November 2025
Next call closes: 1st December 2025
Communication of results: TBC
Grant start dates: To be agreed with awardees and mentors

Call Documents

Junior Clinician Grant Call

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Junior Clinician Grant Template

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Proof of Concept (POC) Grant

Who: Clinicians at all levels
Funding: Up to 50K
Implementation Period: Up to 18 months
Call Frequency: Bi-annual
Next Call: January 2025, June 2025
Evaluation Panel: CARE Direction and invited experts (tailored to submitted projects)

Important Dates:

Next call opens: January 2026, June 2026
Next call closes: 9th February 2026
Communication of results: TBC.
Grant start dates: To be agreed with awardees

Flagship Project Grants

Who: Project co-led by an MD and a PhD Researcher or led by an MD PhD
Funding: Up to 200K
Implementation Period: Up to 3-year projects (clinical or translational)
Call frequency: Annual
Next Call: September 2025
Evaluation Panel: CARE Direction and invited experts (tailored to submitted projects)

Important Dates: