PRIN Hybrid. €56.6 million call for multidisciplinary projects involving the humanities and new technologies
The Ministry of University and Research has published the PRIN Hybrid 2026 call for proposals, the new funding line envisaged in the Three-Year Research Plan.The PRIN Hybrid 2026 call for proposals provides €56.6 million to finance three-year projects that showcase multidisciplinarity and the dialogue between scientific, technological, humanistic, social, and artistic knowledge on the themes […]
WHO launches new database to support European countries in managing health data
The tool, called Health Information Systems Governance (HISGOV), was developed with the co-financing of the European Union and provides around 70 indicators to offer a structured vision of how health data is collected, managed and used. The database is organized into several key areas that reflect the essential elements of a solid information system: from […]
The PRIN 2026 announcement has been published
The PRIN 2026 Notice (Research Projects of Significant National Interest) has been published, one of the main tools for financing basic research in Italy. Some key elements:• Budget per project: between 1 and 1.2 million euros• Structured consortia: minimum 4 – maximum 6 research units• Duration: 3 years• Expiry: 1 June 2026 (3pm) The call […]
Radiotherapy of the Future: Findings and Outlook from the CNR Workshop in Pisa
On March 12 and 13, 2026, a workshop dedicated to advanced radiation therapy and new diagnostic techniques in oncology was held at the CNR Research Area in Pisa, organized as part of the PNRR Tuscany Health Ecosystem (THE) – Spoke 1 project.Two intensive days featuring 35 presentations by international experts and project leaders who outlined […]
Anna Maria Bernini: structural funds to guarantee resources even after the PNRR
Up to 2,000 researchers could be hired by public research institutions and universities thanks to €60.7 million in annual funding from the Ministry of University and Research. Minister Anna Maria Bernini has signed the implementing decrees for the extraordinary plan to recruit and promote research personnel provided for in the 2026 Budget Law. Of the […]
Conference “Tuscany: a healthcare system of excellence, attracting investment and talent mobility in Europe”
The seminar Tuscany: a Healthcare System of Excellence, Attracting Investment and Talent Mobility in Europe, held on February 25 at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), focused on the role of regions in creating effective healthcare ecosystems, bringing together the perspectives of public authorities, universities, research centers, European networks, and the private sector. Particular […]
Guidance documents developed by spoke 5 now available
As part of the activities of spoke 5, an analysis was carried out on the management of health data in the health sector.Two guidance documents were then drawn up and made available for consultation here: https://tuscanyhealthecosystem.it/en/spoke-5/
Publication of the book “Health Community Lab. A co-creation model for social and healthcare innovation in Tuscany”
In a context of pressure on the National Health Service, marked by aging, chronic conditions, and inequalities, the book proposes a paradigm shift towards a health ecosystem capable of integrating social, economic, environmental, and cultural determinants. At the heart of this innovation are Health Community Labs (HCLs), participatory models based on co-creation and a capability […]
New resources to ensure continuity for PNRR projects
Cancer treatment remains one of the most complex challenges for modern healthcare systems. Although radiotherapy continues to play a central role in the treatment of more than half of cancer patients, increasing clinical complexity and expanding biological knowledge are driving the need for new therapeutic paradigms. Advanced radiation delivery techniques, innovative diagnostic tools, new radiopharmaceuticals, […]
Spoke 1 – Workshop on Advanced Radiation Therapy and Diagnostics in Oncology, Pisa, March 12–13, 2026
Cancer treatment remains one of the most complex challenges for modern healthcare systems. Although radiotherapy continues to play a central role in the treatment of more than half of cancer patients, increasing clinical complexity and expanding biological knowledge are driving the need for new therapeutic paradigms. Advanced radiation delivery techniques, innovative diagnostic tools, new radiopharmaceuticals, […]
