26th June 2026
26th June 2026
Pre-announcement: Grants for research projects in the field of ageing
The Health Research Fund of the Icelandic Ministry of Health will launch a new call for proposals in August 2026, with a special focus on ageing research. The initiative aims to strengthen research that advances knowledge and innovation in healthy ageing and age-related health challenges.
The Health Research Fund is a competitive funding programme that supports research across the full spectrum of health sciences, from basic biomedical research to public health and clinical research. The Fund is administered by Rannís on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
The Fund expects to award five one-year research grants, with a maximum funding amount of ISK 20 million per project.
Key dates:
Call opens: August 2026
Application deadline: 1 October 2026
Number of grants: Up to five
Maximum grant: ISK 20 million per project
Further information on eligibility, application procedures and evaluation criteria will be published when the call opens.
For general enquiries, please contact the Health Research Fund team at hvsjodur@rannis.is.