UKCDR resources

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A mapping & analysis of UK-funded fellowships & scholarships for Africa

UKCDR analysed 17 fellowship and scholarship schemes funded by the UK between 2014 and 2019, contributing to research capacity strengthening (RCS) in Africa. This is the first study on UK national level investments into fellowships and scholarships in Africa. The report provides a baseline of UK funding to underpin future activities under the UK Government’s new and distinctive commitment to work alongside, invest in and partner with African nations.

25 February 2020

Report

Overview of the built environment research landscape and funder recommendations

This report details the findings and recommendations of a review of research on the built environment and its intersection with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the global south.

9 February 2020

Policy brief

The challenge of complexity: Strengthening research on the built environment and SDGs

The built environment is of strategic importance for attaining the Sustainable Development Goals. Developing it in the right way is a global, cross-sectional challenge and its development needs to be informed by interdisciplinary research.

8 February 2020

Report

UK research funding for development in Nigeria

This report presents an analysis of the nature and reach of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Wellcome funding for international development research and partnership activities in Nigeria between 2014 – 2019, positioned within the wider profile of the Nigerian national research and innovation system.

30 January 2020

Report

UK research funding for development in South Africa

This report presents an analysis of the nature and reach of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Wellcome funding for international development research and partnership activities in South Africa between 2014 – 2019, positioned within the wider profile of the South African national research and innovation system.

30 January 2020

Report

UK research funding for development in Kenya

This report presents an analysis of the nature and reach of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Wellcome funding for international development research and partnership activities in Kenya between 2014 – 2019, positioned within the wider profile of the Kenyan national research and innovation system.

30 January 2020

Survey

Survey: Safeguarding in international development research [Now closed]

We are undertaking consultations with relevant stakeholders to finalise and validate our draft set of safeguarding principles and best practice guidance, and would really appreciate your input.

5 December 2019

Resource

Disasters Research Group: 10th Anniversary Booklet

To mark 10 years of collaboration, we have compiled a compendium of the Disasters Research Group's collective achievements and the work of each of its members on international disaster reduction.

28 November 2019

Report

UKCDR Annual Report 2018/19

2018/19 been an exciting time for UKCDR. We have made huge strides laying the groundwork for our organisation to support UK research funders of international development in achieving maximum impact. The Annual Report looks at our highlights and achievements from the past financial year.

8 October 2019