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19 May 2026

IFCC Invites Research Proposals on Laboratory Medicine and Healthcare Outcomes

The IFCC Task Force on Outcome Studies in Laboratory Medicine is inviting research proposals focused on demonstrating the impact of laboratory medicine on patient care and healthcare outcomes.

LabMed is pleased to share, on behalf of the IFCC Task Force on Outcome Studies in Laboratory Medicine (TF-OSLM), a new call for research proposals focused on evaluating the impact of laboratory testing on healthcare outcomes.
 

The initiative aims to support studies that assess the clinical effectiveness and the impact of laboratory tests and laboratory information on patient care and clinical decision-making. Proposed research should clearly demonstrate how laboratory medicine contributes to patient management and improvements in clinical outcomes.

The programme seeks to strengthen awareness of the essential role laboratory medicine plays in healthcare delivery while encouraging collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Preference will be given to multi-centre studies involving partnerships across institutions and clinical disciplines.

 

Strategic Objectives

  • Promote research evaluating the contribution of laboratory medicine to clinical outcomes

  • Increase awareness and understanding of the role of laboratory testing in improving healthcare outcomes

  • Encourage collaborative and multi-centre research initiatives

 

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: 1 October 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

  • Award notification: January 2027

 

Eligibility

Applications are welcomed from interdisciplinary teams and organisations involved in healthcare, research and laboratory medicine. Eligible applicants include:

  • Clinical laboratory organisations

  • Universities and academic institutions

  • Public and private healthcare facilities

  • Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

  • Research institutes and think tanks

  • Private sector companies

At least one member of the research team must belong to an IFCC member organisation.

 

Application Process

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted in PDF format through the official application form.

All applications must be completed in English and any supporting documents in other languages must include an English translation.

Applicants are encouraged to review the proposal guidelines carefully before submission. For further information or enquiries, contact the IFCC Office via Smeralda Skenderaj at [email protected].

Please read full eligibility criteria and conditions

We encourage members to consider this opportunity to contribute to advancing evidence-based healthcare outcomes.

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