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

  Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 1-2 pm, Online Co-Designing Assistive Technology for Self-Ma[...]

Monday 11th November 2024, 1-2 pm, Online Using robust research methodologies to address key ga[...]

SPHeRE Blog

Health Technology Management in Ireland: Learnings from a National Placement by David Aluga

SPHeRE Scholar David Aluga In May 2024, I began an eight-week national placement at the Medicines[...]

Exchanging research: An international work placement at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory (SBRL), University of Glasgow by David McEvoy

    My name is David McEvoy and I am a SPHeRE PhD scholar based at the Royal College[...]