On November 21, 2025, the Ministry of Health published the fourth joint transnational call of the THCS (Transforming Health and Care System) partnership entitled "Access to Care 2026." The call focuses on improving access to care and reducing inequalities in health and social care systems. Projects should focus on developing innovative financial models, new approaches to the organization and provision of care, and integrated, interdisciplinary approaches that connect different professionals, institutions, and levels of the system. The call is open to research organizations, businesses, and patient organizations. The national budget allocation for the call is EUR 500,000.
Deadlines for submitting project proposals:
Preliminary proposals: February 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CEST
Final proposals: June 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CEST
Announcement of results: October 2026
Interested parties can participate in an international information webinar on December 10, 2025.
Registration: https://www.zonmw.nl/en/calendar/thcs-jtc-2026-information-webinar-applicants
More information about the call can be found on the website.