SPHeRE Programme

The SPHeRE programme provides a key infrastructure to support health research in Ireland through a unique and innovative PhD programme funded by the Health Research Board (HRB).

This programme is expanding Ireland’s capacity to conduct population health, policy and health services research and maximise its translation into policy and practice.

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SPHeRE Network

The SPHeRE Network is Ireland’s largest population and health services research network connecting individuals working in research, policy and practice. We aim to facilitate opportunities for research activities which support the information needs of policy makers and health service providers. Through events and activities we proactively connect the individuals and organisations who produce and use health services research.

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SPHeRE Events

    Registration is now open for the SPHeRE Network Summer Seminar May 2025 Wedne[...]

  Tuesday 1st April 2025, 1-2 pm, Online Can we harness obstetric information for chronic[...]

SPHeRE Blog

Integrated care for the ‘new old’: Maximising the potential of community-based multidisciplinary teams By Christina Hayes

  SPHeRE Scholar Christina Hayes My name is Christina Hayes, and I am a Physiotherapist and[...]

A Year Well Spent: Preparing to Conduct Research in the Area of Mental Health by Rebecca Trower

  SPHeRE Scholar Rebecca Trower My name is Rebecca Trower, and I am a Year 2 SPHeRE scholar[...]