The THCS Joint Call Secretariat is seeking experts for the evaluation of proposals submitted in the Joint Transnational Call 2026 "Access to Care".

The aim of the call is to fund research and innovation projects that, within an ecosystem approach, contribute to ensuring equitable access to and utilisation of health and care services. Through the funded research and innovation projects, policy and decision makers should gain the knowledge and tools necessary to implement the reallocation of resources as the health and care system undergoes a transition to meet new and ongoing challenges. The call involves more than 30 funding agencies with an indicative budget of over €35 million.

We are seeking experts with a strong background and proven experience in research and implementation related to the transformation of health and care systems to reduce inequalities. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in public health, health services research, and health policy evaluation, particularly focusing on addressing disparities stemming from socio-economic status, geographical location (e.g., medical deserts, rural/remote areas), and identity factors (racial, cultural, gender).

We require professionals proficient in ecosystem-based and interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare, including the development and testing of innovative models of care, integration of digital health solutions (e.g., digitally enabled care pathways), and research into health equity and literacy (including digital literacy).

Expertise in implementation science, case study development, policy analysis, and assessing scalability and transferability of interventions across different national or regional contexts is highly valued.

We are looking for experts who understand both individual and structural barriers to access and can critically analyse usage patterns (under-/overutilization) to propose sustainable, evidence-based solutions.

Role of the expert:

1. The duty of the expert will concern the preparation of written reviews of submitted pre- and full proposals and participation in the online panel meetings in which proposals will be discussed.

2. Each expert will be invited to review ± 10 projects. The written reviews will be performed online in the THCS portal.

3. Join an online instructions meeting of 1,5 hour.

4. Experts will be paid for their participation in the evaluation process (only if they have performed written reviews and attended the panel meetings).

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