Call for proposals
We are inviting applications from research teams interested in developing proposals that can assist us in meeting our research objectives. We expect to fund approximately 70 research projects in India, Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland and South Africa within an overall budget of £2m.
We will be awarding funding across three categories.
FUNDING LEVEL: £5-10k
Project duration: 12 months
Start date: September 2021
FUNDING LEVEL: £10-30k
Project duration: 12 months
Start date: September 2021
These awards are intended to support innovative pilot activities and activities that have a strong capacity building element. They are targeted at non-academics new to research and at Early Career Researchers.
FUNDING LEVEL: £30-100k
Project duration: 18 months (subject to confirmation)
Start date: July 2021
These awards are targeted at more experienced researchers and research teams. They should also be innovative in nature and support capacity building.
Proposals are invited for projects aiming to transform education in the areas of:
We are particularly interested in proposals from researchers and research teams that demonstrate the ability to:
Research must be led by institutions from India, Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland or South Africa. Researchers based in the UK, the Netherlands or elsewhere may participate by collaborating with one or more partners based in the hub countries.
Information on our call for proposals and how to apply will be published here week commencing 25 January 2021.
Timeline
Please note – all dates are subject to change and will be confirmed in January 2021.
Launch of call
25 January 2021Launch of call
Closing date for the submission of EoI
1 March 2021Closing date for the submission of Expressions of Interest
Short-listed applicants invited to develop their ideas into full proposals
22 March 2021Short-listed applicants invited to develop their ideas into full proposals
Closing date for submission of full proposals
10 May 2021Closing date for the submission of full proposals
Awards announced
21 May 2021Awards announced
Who can apply
Under development – this information will be available in early January 2021.
What we’re looking for
Under development – this information will be available in early January 2021.
How to apply
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How we will assess your application
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Contact details
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Additional info
Under development – this information will be available in early January 2021.