Health Research Board (HRB)

Summary

The Health Research Board (HRB) is Ireland’s national agency responsible for supporting and funding high-quality health research, generating health information, and promoting the use of evidence in policy and practice with the aim of making a real difference to people’s lives. As a statutory agency under the Department of Health, the HRB operates under four business areas: Research Strategy and Funding Directorate; Health Information and Evidence Directorate; the National Office for Research Ethics and Regulations; and Corporate Operations Directorate; each contributing to the organisation’s mission to improve people’s health, promote evidence-informed patient care and create solutions to societal challenges.