ČR participating in the Widening process under the EP THCS call for proposals

The Ministry of Health / the ČR Health Research Agencyhave joined the so-called Widening process following the first round of the transnational THCS (Transforming Health and Care System) partnership call: “Access to Care 2026.” 

What is the Widening Process?

In the second round of the EP THCS call, Czech researchers have the opportunity to join a successful project consortium from the first round, provided that:

• will addvalue to the project;
• The coordinator of a successful project consortium will approve participation by means ofa Letter of Intent;
• The Ministry of Health will confirm the availability of funds for this purpose. 

Detailed information on the national eligibility requirements is available in the document“Eligibility Requirements for Czech Applicants to the Call,”which can be found on the AZV  website AZV 03_brochure_THCS_update-2025.pdf, starting on page 25. 

Where can I find the successful project consortia following the first round of the EP THCS call for proposals? 

The platform is now open to interested parties Partner Search Toolis open to interested parties, where they can connect with coordinators of successful projects seeking new partners from underrepresented countries. More information is also available on the official THCS.