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What are the purposes of this survey?
To identify what types of capacity building activities are considered important in order to support research and innovation in health and care systems;
To get an overview of current capacity building instruments available at national and international levels that can help drive the transformation of health and care systems.
What is capacity building in the context of research and innovation?
Capacity building in the context of R&I refers to the process of enhancing the skills, knowledge, systems, infrastructures and collaborations of individuals and organisations that are active in the field of research and innovation. It can e.g. involve research training or fellowships, but also building platforms or networking opportunities for knowledge sharing across institutions.
Who can respond?
The survey is open to anyone in Europe and beyond. We are interested in the views of senior and junior researchers, R&I funders, policymakers, patient/citizen representatives, health and social care professionals, industry representatives and anyone who is interested in capacity building for R&I in relation to health and care systems.
Will my responses be identifiable?
No. All responses are treated anonymously. We will ask some general information about your background for analysing purposes, but we will make sure there is no risk of disclosing your identity when reporting the findings of the survey.
How long does this survey take?
Approximately 15 minutes, but this can vary depending on the number of questions you choose to answer and the input you wish to provide.
Visit the below link to read further and participate.
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The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and other founding institutions, has launched the 2026 CAS-ANSO Scholarship Program. Established in 2019 (originally as the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents), this program aims to develop and empower the next generation of scientists.
The Program offers postgraduate study opportunities at institutes of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Annually, the program supports 300 doctoral students and 100-200 master’s students. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum, including Chinese language and cultural studies, coursework, research projects, and thesis development at their host institutions.
The scholarship covers:
Full tuition fees
Monthly stipend
Health insurance
International travel reimbursement/allowance
Application fee waiver
Visa and residence permit support
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for the master’s program must be born on or after January 1, 1996, and for the PhD program, on or after January 1, 1991. All candidates must satisfy the entry requirements for international students at either USTC or UCAS. Students already enrolled in master’s or PhD programs in China are ineligible.
The application window for the 2026 academic year is currently open, with submissions due by 31st January 2026 (Beijing Time).
Malta-based applicants are requested to notify Xjenza Malta of their application at international.xjenzamalta@gov.mt
For further program details, eligibility criteria and contact details, potential candidates may visit the ANSO website.
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Organisation:
CAS-ANSO
Application Deadline:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Email address:
international.xjenzamalta@gov.mt
Further Information:
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Intellectual property (IP) management is a key element in improving the competitiveness of any company. Unfortunately, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack the time, resources, or knowledge to address IP matters. This guide aims at providing answers to some of the main IP issues often faced by SMEs. It has been developed on the basis of the answers provided by the European IP Helpdesk to some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) submitted by users through the European IP Helpdesk website and Helpline. Moreover, it refers to several reference documents, which are listed at the end of each section for further information. Each section of this guide is dedicated to one specific IP right, covering essential aspects around its regulation in Europe as well as some additional questions which, based on the experience of the European IP Helpdesk, are of interest to European SMEs. This guide is making no claim to be exhaustive and is not an official document of the European Commission. It is provided as a service of the European IP Helpdesk. This is an updated version of the IP Guide originally developed and first published in October 2019.
Visit the below link to download the guide book.
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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:
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.
Each expert will be invited to review ± 10 projects. The written reviews will be performed online in the THCS portal.
Join an online instructions meeting of 1,5 hour.
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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Organisation:
THCS Joint Call Secretariat
Application Deadline:
Thursday, January 08, 2026
Email address:
see link below
Further Information:
External Link
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Calling all Early Career Researchers, Principle Investigators and Supervisors, and Career Advisors - COST need your input in a quick survey focused on career development initiatives. By participating, you will contribute to an evidence base that can inform fairer and more inclusive career development opportunities.
Duration of the survey is estimated at 8 minutes.
Deadline: 31 January 2026
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Advanced materials provide the innovative solutions needed for a more efficient, sustainable and competitive industry. Given the current geopolitical landscape, the EU needs to strengthen its research, innovation and production capacities and accelerate their uptake in Europe.
The Advanced Materials Act will put forward measures to achieve open strategic autonomy on advanced materials. This will help reduce dependencies on critical resources and boost EU competitiveness.
Feedback deadline: 13 January 2026
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The bioeconomy delivers sustainable solutions based on biological resources. These solutions benefit sectors ranging from primary production to value chains of food, health, materials and energy. The EU-funded bioeconomy innovations presented in this booklet show the bioeconomy’s role in fostering circularity, adapting to and mitigating climate change, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing pollutants. They create jobs and income opportunities, particularly for farmers and foresters, and support a greener, more resilient future. The bioeconomy is the living proof that competitiveness, climate action, environmental protection and citizens’ wellbeing go hand in hand.
Visit the below link to read the booklet.
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Research indicates that increasing the temperature of tumour tissue can stimulate increased activity within tumour cells, due to a higher blood flow. When a tumour reaches hyperthermic state, the uptake of cancer treatment, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy, would be greater. Therefore, integrating hyperthermia into a cancer treatment plan would allow medical practitioners to decrease the dosage of these therapies, making the treatment safer and more tolerable for patients.
Normal body temperature is 36 - 37 °C and by using controlled microwave energy, similar to that used in a microwave oven to heat food, it is possible to increase the temperature of specific tissues.
At the Electromagnetics research group within the Department of Physics, researchers are developing a Microwave hyperthermia system as part of a project funded by Xjenza Malta, Hyper4B and also thanks to the support of Evolve Ltd, through their donation of equipment. The system targets a tumour using multiple antennas that focus microwave energy precisely at the tumour site. Through constructive interference a local hot spot in the intended tumour area is created whilst destructive interference allows the remaining healthy tissue to remain at normal temperatures. The localization of the tumour is determined through simulations, which provide the characteristics of the waveform coming out of each antenna.
A crucial contribution to this development has come from Evolve Ltd, who donated a high-end phase shifter as part of their continuous support to the Electromagnetics Research Group. This specialised equipment enables precise control of the microwave signals used to focus energy on the tumour, making it possible to fine-tune the heating pattern and improve treatment accuracy. Thanks to this donation, the team has been able to complete the system assembly and advance to the validation phase of the technology, an essential step towards future clinical translation.
Although the system is in the early stages of development, tests have already shown promising results, with good agreement between simulation and experimental data. Tests are currently being performed on tissue-mimicking solutions, which replicate the thermal and dielectric of human/animal tissues. These materials, developed at the EMRGgives the possibility to safely study how heat distributes within the tissue and refine the technology before moving to clinical applications. Multiple iterations of tests performed demonstrated a stable temperature increase at a predetermined target.
Looking ahead, the HYPER4B team aims to advance this technology through continued testing and refinement. Future efforts will focus on the optimisation of heating times using nanoparticles and further validation in different clinical scenarios.
HYPER4B is financed by Xjenza Malta and the Scientific Technology Research Council (TÜBİTAK), through the Xjenza Malta - TÜBİTAK 2023 Joint Call for R&I projects. This initiative is part of the PRIMA Programme supported by the European Union. Also, the system is funded through an agreement with Evolve Ltd.
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“Treatments and Adherence to Treatment Protocols”
About the Partnership
The European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR) unites 53 organisations from 30 countries across Europe and beyond. By adopting a One Health approach, the partnership recognises that the health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment are deeply interconnected. Together, participating countries are investing in collaborative research to develop effective, sustainable solutions to combat AMR.
EUP OHAMR First Joint Transnational Call 2026
The Partnership launched its First Joint Transnational Call focusing on “Treatments and Adherence to Treatment Protocols.”
This call marks the beginning of a multi-annual effort to accelerate research and innovation that addresses the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Future calls will focus on strengthening surveillance systems, advancing infection prevention and control, encouraging prudent antimicrobial use, and building overall capacity to tackle AMR across all sectors.
National Participation
Xjenza Malta is proud to participate as one of the Research Funding Organisations launching this first Call. Malta-based entities are eligible for funding of up to €500,000 per project to join international consortia addressing one of the following priority topics:
- Topic 1: Identify and develop new combination treatments using existing or innovative antimicrobials or antimicrobial with adjunctive treatments to extend drug efficacy and combat resistance
- Topic 2: Develop tools and methods to improve adherence to treatment protocols (engagement of end-users is mandatory)
- Topic 3: Assess the impact of antimicrobials for veterinary and agricultural use on the risk of AMR transmission to humans and the environment to inform policies on the restriction of some antimicrobials for human use.
Visit the below link to download call guidelines and application forms.
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Organisation:
Xjenza Malta
Call Deadline:
Monday, February 02, 2026
Further Information:
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Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) Partnership is a multilateral strategic initiative under Horizon Europe, aimed at fostering the transition towards more sustainable, efficient, resilient, inclusive, innovative and high-quality people-centred health and care systems equally accessible to all.
Xjenza Malta together with other Research Funding Organisations from 26 countries, has launched the 4th Joint Transnational Call to financially support R&I projects. Entities based in Malta are eligible to apply for up to €500,000 in funding, enabling them to join a consortium and submit a proposal for this Call (N.B. if multiple national partners are included in a single consortium, the total funding for all Maltese participants combined cannot exceed the €500,000 cap).
This Call for proposals, entitled “Access of Care”, aims to fund research and innovation projects that 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.
Projects funded under this call will build on existing evidence to deliver innovative solutions that enable key stakeholders to reduce inequalities in access to and utilisation of health and care services. Projects will address how to improve access to all levels of health and care through financial models, models for delivering health and care services and setting up of interdisciplinary integrated care programmes.
Visit the below link to download the guidelines and application forms.
Announcements
THCS Secretariat JTC 2026 Information Webinar (online) on 10 December 2025, 14:00-16:00 (CET) – Click here to register
Xjenza Malta’s THCS Online Info Session on 12 December 2025, 11:00 – 12:00 (CET) – Click here to register
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Organisation:
Xjenza Malta
Call Deadline:
Monday, February 02, 2026
Further Information:
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