This strategy builds on the firm foundations laid since our establishment in 2008, aligns to the 2015 UK Aid Strategy and the UN Global Goals (formerly the Sustainable Development Goals), and provides the necessary flexibility to respond to the rapidly evolving world in which we operate.
This report explores the role that funders play throughout the research lifecycle to select & build partnerships. Seven in-depth case studies exemplify the range of programmes & structures used.
This report provides insight from international development research funders and a menu of activities to pick-and-choose from to maximise competition, collaboration and impact.
In this report we identify five key trends that will drive change in the research for development landscape over the coming decade, based on interviews and research.
Do you want to use your skills and knowledge to help tackle the world’s toughest global development challenges? Explore our researcher hub for case studies, top tips and information on funding.
We provide an overview of the latest research for international development funding opportunities in the UK: ranging from major initiatives to small research grants, workshop and travel grants, prizes and awards, and individual fellowships and studentships.
We hold events throughout the year, both independently and jointly with UKCDR members. We also promote events on behalf of our members that are of interest to the research for international development sector.
Are you interested in how research contributes to sustainable development? If you are, come join us at the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) where we are looking...
Research is the pursuit of knowledge. It allows us to hone decision-making skills in a constantly evolving world. However, humanitarian organisations often operate reactively...
On the day of an international Safeguarding Summit hosted by the UK International Development Secretary, UKCDR is pleased to publish a joint statement by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the global charitable foundation, Wellcome, committing to support the development of the highest standards in organisational culture, systems and practice required to prevent and tackle all incidents of harm and abuse.