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IGHN Partnerships Programme Grant Round 2025

The IGHN Partnerships Programme (formerly the ESTHER Ireland programme) is a a well-established, cost-effective model for supporting Institutional Health Partnerships funded by Irish Aid and supported by the HSE Global Health Programme. The programme supports partnerships between Irish health institutions and counterparts in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to improve health outcomes and strengthen health systems.

Application Process

The grant application process will open on Tuesday 4th November 2025 with applications accepted through the Common Grant Application platform only. Applications will be accepted up to 6pm on Tuesday 30th December 2025. 

For more information and to apply click here.

For any queries please contact the IGHN at grants@globalhealth.ie. 

Institute of Medicine November Symposium (Feat. the Stearne & Bryan Alton Lectures)

27 November 2025 | 17.30pm-19.30pm

Join us on Thursday the 27th of November 2025 for the Institute of Medicine's Annual November Symposium, featuring the Stearne Lecture & Bryan Alton Medal Lecture. This special event will be held in RCPI No. 6 and is a hybrid event where you can register for both in person or online viewing.  

Event programme and registration.

Introduction to Global Health

Understanding our role as global citizens while working as clinicians in our local environment is becoming increasingly important. We have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that illness does not respect borders. Increasing our awareness of our global working environment will improve our own clinical performance and our patients’ outcomes. The Forum of Postgraduate Training Bodies has completed the process of developing a competency framework, outlining 5 core competencies in which all medical practitioners in Ireland should be knowledgeable. This will improve the ability of the medical workforce in Ireland to fully participate in the global health system.

This module is free to RCPI Members, Fellows and Trainees. More information and to book here.

International Alumni Network Meeting Malaysia

Friday 19th June 2026 | 18.30pm-21.30pm

Following on from the success of our International Alumni Network Meetings in Riyadh and Bahrain, we are planning our next meeting on Friday 19th June 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. 

To find out more information or to book a place at this event please email membership@rcpi.ie