Discovery Research Grant
In context
This call is open to universities, research institutions and non-profits, at idea and R&D stage and prototype and pilot stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Africa.
Wellcome's Discovery Research programme funds research across disciplines that generates new insights into life, health and wellbeing, with a focus on climate and health in Africa. The grant supports early-stage discovery science and is open to researchers and institutions working on health and life sciences topics.
About this grant
This grant supports discovery research across physical sciences, social sciences, clinical research and humanities that generates new insights into life, health and wellbeing. The call prioritises work addressing climate and health issues in Africa, funding foundational research that may advance understanding of health outcomes in the context of climate change. Universities, research institutions and nonprofits may apply. Early-career, mid-career and established researchers are eligible. Applicants must be based in or conducting research in Africa.
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Key requirements
- ✓Research must generate new insights into life, health and wellbeing
- ✓Focus on climate and health nexus in African contexts
- ✓Interdisciplinary research across wide range of disciplines encouraged
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Discovery Research?
- Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA; university, research-institution, nonprofit.
Relevant sectors
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Climate and health funding covers the health effects of heat, air pollution, disease shifts and extreme weather, along with health systems that can withstand them. Research councils, global health funders and development agencies are the usual sources. Applicants are typically expected to combine health and climate expertise and to work with public health partners.
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