Deadline: 5 August 2016
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking applicants for its Self-initiated Research (SIR) Grants Programme 2016 in order to support original research initiated by a researcher at a recognized research institution in various areas of health.
Categories
- Early-career researchers
- Mid-level and established researchers
Priority Areas
- Diarrheal diseases
- Environmental and occupational health
- Health services and practices
- Inter-personal violence and other injuries
- Nutrition and exercise
- Health
- Anti-microbial resistance
- Personalized/precision medicine
- Bioinformatics
Grant Information
SIR grants are in the amount of up to R200 000 per year for a maximum period of three years.
Eligibility Criteria
- SIR grants are open to South African citizens or permanent residents only.
- SIR grant applicants should be either permanently employed at a recognized research institution or be in a long term contract (at least for the duration of the project).
- For early-stage investigators there must be a commitment from the institution to host the applicant and project for the duration of the grant.
- Only one research proposal will be considered for funding per individual applicant and once granted, only one such grant may be held by an individual until the project has been completed.
- Preference will be given to individuals who have not previously been a recipient of an SIR grant. Recipients of other MRC grants, including individuals working within MRC extra-mural research units, may apply for an SIR grant; however, all such grants must be declared in their application.
- Research grant applications that are proposing work on behalf of commercial entities will not be considered. Individuals working within MRC intra-mural research units are not eligible to apply for an SIR grant.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: South Africa
For more information, please visit SIR Grants 2016.
