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UK Vaccine Network (UKVN)
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
The UK Vaccine Network (UKVN) is an Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded UKaid programme from the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). It supports the development of vaccines and vaccine technology for infectious diseases with the potential to cause an epidemic in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), focusing on areas of market failure. UKVN has identified a range of human diseases with epidemic potential in LMICs for which the development of vaccines is a priority. The long-term aims of this programme are to prevent outbreaks of diseases with epidemic potential through proactive vaccination campaigns or to control them through quick development of new vaccines and/or responsive vaccination campaigns upon outbreak detection. UKVN focuses on human and zoonotic diseases with epidemic potential in humans, from 12 priority pathogen families, alongside Disease X (a pandemic pathogen that has not yet been characterised).
UK Vaccine Network (UKVN) - Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) - Future Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hubs Competition 2 (2023-2028)
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
This is an Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded UKaid project from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s UK Vaccine Network (UKVN) which supports the development of vaccines and vaccine technology for infectious diseases with the potential to cause an epidemic in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), focusing on areas of market failure. UKVN has identified a range of human diseases with epidemic potential in LMICs for which the development of vaccines is a priority. UKVN is collaborating with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to run Stage 2 of the Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hubs competition, which funds four hubs (including the two funded in Stage 1). The first stage of the Future Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hubs competition prioritised the development of vaccine products through research into improved vaccine manufacturing. The second stage continues to fund work of the same nature. As in the first competition, the hubs seek to: (1) Develop tools and technologies that allow for easier and quicker manufacturing of vaccines in emergencies; (2) Redesign existing vaccines to make them cheaper and easier to manufacture and easier to deliver in LMIC settings; and (3) Provide bespoke support for researchers developing vaccines for diseases which primarily affect LMICs, so that the vaccines they are developing are as rapid and cost-effective to manufacture as possible. The projects are expected to collaborate with LMIC researchers and industry to support their work. This project was not put out to an open, competitive tender process because, as a non-departmental public body of the UK government, EPSRC is uniquely positioned to manage research calls.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s second Global Research Professorship call
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s second Global Research Professorship call. The Global Research Professorships programme funds research leaders, with a track-record of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to promote effective translation of research and to strengthen research leadership at the highest academic levels. Funding of up to £2m over up to 5 years is awarded to Professors working in close partnership with a research institution in an LMIC.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s third Global Research Professorship call
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s third Global Research Professorship call. The Global Research Professorships programme funds research leaders, with a track-record of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to promote effective translation of research and to strengthen research leadership at the highest academic levels. Funding of up to £2m over up to 5 years is awarded to Professors working in close partnership with a research institution in an LMIC.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s fourth Global Research Professorship call
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s fourth Global Research Professorship call. The Global Research Professorships programme funds research leaders, with a track-record of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to promote effective translation of research and to strengthen research leadership at the highest academic levels. Funding of up to £2m over up to 5 years is awarded to Professors working in close partnership with a research institution in an LMIC.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s fifth Global Research Professorship call
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s fifth Global Research Professorship call. The Global Research Professorships programme funds research leaders, with a track-record of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to promote effective translation of research and to strengthen research leadership at the highest academic levels. Funding of up to £2m over up to 5 years is awarded to Professors working in close partnership with a research institution in an LMIC.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s sixth Global Research Professorship call
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s sixth Global Research Professorship call. The Global Research Professorships programme funds research leaders, with a track-record of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to promote effective translation of research and to strengthen research leadership at the highest academic levels. Funding of up to £2m over up to 5 years is awarded to Professors working in close partnership with a research institution in an LMIC.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s seventh Global Research Professorship call
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s seventh Global Research Professorship call. The Global Research Professorships programme funds research leaders, with a track-record of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to promote effective translation of research and to strengthen research leadership at the highest academic levels. Funding of up to £2m over up to 5 years is awarded to Professors working in close partnership with a research institution in an LMIC.
Applied Research for Adolescent Health in Low and Middle Income Countries
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funds outstanding global health research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). This programme is administered by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), which reports activities under the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). NIHR disburses funds to MRC, which makes onwards disbursements to awardees. This initiative funds research grants to improve adolescent health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funds outstanding global health research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) coordinates and supports research activities that address the prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases, on a global scale. The GACD is the first collaboration of major research funding agencies to specifically address chronic non-communicable diseases.
Joint Global Health Trials Initiative
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funds outstanding global health research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). This programme is administered by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), which reports activities under the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). NIHR disburses funds to MRC, which makes onwards disbursements to awardees. The aim of this programme is to generate new knowledge to contribute to improving health in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Priority will be given to proposals most likely to yield implementable results and designed to address the major causes of mortality or morbidity in LMICs.
NIHR-MRC Global Maternal and Neonatal Health Call 1 (2019)
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funds outstanding global health research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). This programme is administered by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), which reports activities under the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). NIHR disburses funds to MRC, which makes onwards disbursements to awardees. The purpose of the call is to address the burden of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity in low and middle income countries (LMICs), by funding high-quality proposals across the spectrum of basic to applied research
NIHR Global Health Research Centres: Call 1
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
The Global Health Research Centres programme funds research-driven partnerships between institutions in low and middle income countries (LMICs) and in the UK. The Centres undertake high quality research and strengthen LMIC institutional capacity to undertake, manage and disseminate high-quality applied health research. The Global Health Research Centres programme funds high quality applied health research in LMICs and supports the development of a critical mass of sustainable, competitive research capacity. By delivering high quality research evidence and strengthening research capacity at all levels, our Global Health Research Centres will improve health outcomes for people in LMICs and support sustainable growth of the LMIC research ecosystem.
NIHR Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation: Call 1
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s first Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation (RIGHT) call. RIGHT funds cutting-edge interdisciplinary applied health research in key areas in in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where a strategic and targeted investment can result in a transformative impact. RIGHT Call 1 addresses research in three key areas: epilepsy, infection-related cancers and severe stigmatising skin diseases. UK universities and research institutes were invited to submit applications including a co-applicant or joint lead applicant from an LMIC relevant to the research proposal. Research must be focused on improving the health and welfare of people in LMICs.
NIHR Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation: Call 2
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)'s second Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation (RIGHT) call. RIGHT funds cutting-edge interdisciplinary applied health research in key areas in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where a strategic and targeted investment can result in a transformative impact. RIGHT Call 2 is funding mental health research in LMICs through supporting applied research on the development and evaluation of interventions to improve outcomes for people affected by mental health issues. UK universities and research institutes were invited to submit applications including a co-applicant or joint lead applicant from an LMIC relevant to the research proposal. Research must be focused on improving the health and welfare of people in LMICs.
NIHR Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation: Call 3
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)'s third Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation (RIGHT) call. RIGHT funds cutting-edge interdisciplinary applied health research in key areas in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where a strategic and targeted investment can result in a transformative impact. RIGHT Call 3 supports equitable partnerships between LMIC and UK researchers to generate new research knowledge and evidence on interventions to improve outcomes for those affected by multimorbidity in ODA-eligible countries. UK universities and research institutes were invited to submit applications including a co-applicant or joint lead applicant from an LMIC relevant to the research proposal. Research must be focused on improving the health and welfare of people in LMICs.
NIHR Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation: Call 5
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)'s fifth Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation (RIGHT) call. RIGHT funds cutting-edge interdisciplinary applied health research in key areas in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where a strategic and targeted investment can result in a transformative impact. RIGHT Call 5 supports equitable partnerships between researchers to generate new research knowledge and evidence on interventions aimed to strengthen health service delivery and resilience for extreme weather events in ODA-eligible countries. UK and LMIC-based universities and research institutes were invited to submit applications. Research must be focused on improving the health and welfare of people in LMICs.
NIHR Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation: Call 6
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)'s sixth Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation (RIGHT) call. RIGHT funds cutting-edge interdisciplinary applied health research in key areas in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where a strategic and targeted investment can result in a transformative impact. RIGHT Call 6 supports equitable partnerships between researchers to generate new research knowledge and evidence on interventions to improve prevention, treatment, and management of multiple long-term conditions in ODA-eligible countries. UK and LMIC-based universities and research institutes were invited to submit applications. Research must be focused on improving the health and welfare of people in LMICs.
NIHR Research on Interventions for Global Health Transformation: Call 7
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)'s seventh Research on Interventions for Global Health Transformation (RIGHT) call. RIGHT funds cutting-edge interdisciplinary applied health research in key areas in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where a strategic and targeted investment can result in a transformative impact. RIGHT Call 7 supports equitable partnerships between researchers to generate new research knowledge and evidence on supporting research to develop and evaluate interventions for the early detection and management of metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke in ODA-eligible countries. UK and LMIC-based universities and research institutes were invited to submit applications. Research must be focused on improving the health and welfare of people in LMICs.
NIHR Global Health Research Groups: Call 3
UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
The NIHR's third Global Health Research call for Groups. UK universities and research institutes were invited to submit applications, working in equitable partnerships with researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), to develop their ambitions to deliver world-class applied global health research to address under-funded or under-researched global health areas specific to those countries. Global Health Research Groups are defined as a partnership of specialist researchers within universities and research institutes in LMICs and the UK: 1. Either new to delivering applied health research globally, or expanding to new global partnerships to deliver applied global health research addressing unmet needs in new health areas or geographies in ODA-eligible countries; 2. Who, through a planned start-up phase, will develop or expand equitable research partnerships and networks, to undertake LMIC-led needs analysis designed to refine relevant research questions and priorities through engagement with policy makers, evidence users and local communities, as appropriate; 3. Who will establish a new programme of applied health research delivered through ambitious, structured plans for e.g. scoping studies, needs analysis, economic analysis, pilot studies and potentially trials; 4. Who are able to develop the strength of the partnership to improve practice and inform policy based on scientific evidence; 5. Who will set up and deliver a focussed programme of capacity and capability strengthening at individual and institutional level appropriate to the respective goals.
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