Do you conduct practice-oriented clinical trials as a Belgian or Dutch knowledge institution? If so, you may be eligible for BeNeFIT (Belgium-Netherlands Funding of International Trials) grant. With this scheme, you can receive a grant if you collaborate on non-commercial practice-oriented research. Applications can be submitted from 28 October 2024 to 28 January 2025.

What can BeNeFIT grant be used for?

The Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE) and the Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) have launched the BeNeFIT programme jointly. The programme’s focus is to provide funding for non-commercial practice-oriented research, which is directly relevant for patients, healthcare providers and policymakers in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Who is BeNeFIT for?

Het BeNeFIT programma is speciaal voor onderzoeksteams van instellingen in Nederland en België. De hoofdaanvrager moet gevestigd zijn in één van deze twee landen en daarnaast ondersteund worden door een nationaal coördinatiecentrum in het andere land. Het gaat hierbij om een samenwerkingsproject tussen beide landen, waardoor het dus noodzakelijk is dat uit ieder land een partij deelneemt.

What conditions do you need to meet?

To qualify for the BeNeFIT programme in 2024, there are several conditions you must meet:

The Netherlands

• The national coordination centre must be a research organisation or healthcare institution
• At least one non-academic hospital must participate
• The interventions studied are reimbursed under the Basic Care Act, Long-Term Care Act in the Netherlands and/or Basic Health Insurance Package Act
• Studies must fall within ZonMw’s Efficiency Research programme or the Good Use of Medicines programme.

Belgium

• The national coordination centre must be qualified as a non-commercial sponsor
• Participating parties must include at least one centre from each region of the country (Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels)
• The funding provided under the research agreement complies with European regulations regarding state aid.

Applying for BeNeFIT in 2024/2025

The fourth call of the BeNeFIT programme will open in 2024. A budget of €10 million is available for this opening. This call begins on 28 October 2024 till 28 January 2025. An online information session will take place on 5 November 2024 where more information on the selection process will be explained. It is mandatory to register for this in advance.

Want to schedule a consultation?

Do you want to conduct practice-oriented clinical research in collaboration between Dutch and Belgian knowledge institutions? Then don’t miss out on grant opportunities. You may be eligible for the BeNeFIT programme of KCE and ZonMW. The fourth call of this programme opens on 28 October 2024. Our specialists will be happy to help you submit your grant application. Would you like to schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our specialists? Then get in touch via info@hezelburcht.com or call to 088 495 20 00.

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