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Applied global health research: stage one

UK Research and Innovation

We’re looking to fund research projects that will lead to tangible change in health policy and practice in the near future through practical, impact focused research.

We aim to support a diverse portfolio and examples of the types of research we will support, include:

feasibility studies which include evaluation of impact and stakeholder engagement
late-stage intervention development and testing, which can include global health trials from phase 2b (efficacy) onwards
implementation and scale-up research
health economic research as part of a broader health intervention project
the impact of policy changes or other similar interventions on health, particularly with a multisectoral lens
environmental (including climate change), cultural and social approaches within health focused projects
applied modelling

Proposals with a specific health systems focus may prefer to consider applying to the National institute for health and care research schemes.

We welcome cross-sector research combining expertise to meet a global health challenge. For example, an application may include aspects of urban planning, health policy and non-communicable disease (NCD) research. The research question might involve different disciplines and approaches from outside the health sector, but the primary objective must be to improve health.

You can apply for funding to address any health topic of relevance in the context where the research will be conducted. Examples of projects we have funded to date include infections, climate, ageing, NCDs, snakebite and anti-microbial resistance.

Specialties

Adolescent Medicine

Global Health

Health Economics

Healthcare Delivery

Reproductive Medicine

Environmental Health

Health Disparities

Health Policy & Ethics

Public Health

Eligibility Requirements

Who is eligible to apply

To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must:

be eligible as an individual
be based at either an eligible UK research organisation, or based in a:
- research organisation in a low or middle-income country (LMIC), with degree-awarding powers recognised by the government in which the organisation is based
- research-focused institute based in an LMIC either funded by the government of the country in which the organisation is based, or by a not-for-profit organisation
- research-focused not-for-profit organisation based in an LMIC with dedicated research capacity

Medical Research Council (MRC) particularly encourages applications from:

researchers based in LMICs
UK-based researchers who are eligible to apply for MRC funding and work in equitable partnership with LMIC researchers
LMIC countries, as defined by the Development Assistance Committee list of official development assistance recipient countries

The board recognises that applied global health research requires the involvement of a diverse range of collaborating organisations in order to affect sustainable change.

Applications involving a not-for-profit organisation based in an LMIC will be eligible to be named project co-lead (international). This can include grass-roots organisations and community groups.

If you do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming, if it is successful:

contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project
all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided, including mentorship and career development for early career researchers

Who is not eligible to apply

You are not eligible to apply if:

you are based in a high-income country (does not include UK project leads, who are eligible), or in India, you are not eligible to be project lead, but may be eligible to be project co-lead (international)
you are based in China. You are not eligible to be project lead, but may be eligible to be either a project partner or project co-lead (International) with £0 cost. The researcher should only be included where expertise cannot be found either in the UK or a DAC listed country

It is expected that researchers from India and any high-income countries make a significant contribution to their own research costs, including covering their own overheads. Where India is included in a project there must be at least two other LMICs involved in the project.

UKRI is unable to support ODA research and innovation activities taking place in China, or where China is the direct beneficiary. This means the ODA compliance statement submitted by applicants should not identify China as part of the project’s rationale/justification. Providing no UK funding flows to China, it is permissible for China-based researchers to be involved in UKRI funded activities, when part of a consortia of internationally based researchers. China-based researchers are not eligible to lead applications.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.

We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:

career breaks
support for people with caring responsibilities
flexible working
alternative working patterns

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: UK Research and Innovation

Address: UKRI, 1 ET, Polaris House, N Star Ave, Swindon SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

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Letter Of Intent Deadline:

Dec 03, 2024

Final Deadline:

Dec 03, 2024

Funding Amount:

$196,980

5 awards available. We will accept applications of all sizes from £150,000 up to approximately £2 million MRC contribution. MRC typically fund 80% of full economic cost, excluding eligible international costs, which are funded as exceptions (100%)