Deadline: 26 January 2017
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is currently seeking applications from eligible entities for its Global Health Research grants to establish National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Units and Groups which can deliver measurable benefits to patients and the public in low and middle income countries (LMICs).
This call will complement UK funded work already supported by the Department for International Development (DFID) in developing countries, by the Medical Research Council (MRC), and schemes NIHR co-funds such as the Joint Global Health Trials Scheme. This call is also complementary to the current Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) RCUK call for strategic programmes to grow research capability to meet the challenges faced by developing countries. RCUK and NIHR will share information on health-related funding and will coordinate.
Funding Information
Funding of up to £7 million is available for established institutions with an existing track record of delivering internationally recognised research. Existing specialist academic units who wish to expand into the field of global health can apply for awards of up to £2 million.
Eligibility Criteria
UK universities and research institutes which meet the following criteria are invited to apply:
- NIHR Global Health Research Units: Universities and Research Institutes with an existing track record of delivering internationally recognised research who wish to consolidate and expand this work, and
- NIHR Global Health Research Groups: Existing specialist academic groups who wish to expand into the field of global health, especially in shortage areas of research.
How to Apply
Eligible entities must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: UK
For more information, please visit NIHR Global Health Research Grants.