MRC/DFID African Research Leader scheme 2019

DEADLINE: 9 APR 2019

The UK Medical Research Council and the UK Department for International Development announce a further call for proposals for the prestigious African Research Leader awards. This MRC/DFID jointly funded scheme aims to strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by attracting and retaining exceptionally talented individuals who will lead high-quality programmes of research on key global health issues pertinent to SSA. The African Research Leader (ARL) should be supported by an enthusiastic local research environment and by a strong linkage with a UK partner.

Partnership for Economic Policy Expressions of Interest

DEADLINE: 11 MAR 2019

PEP is partnering with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to launch a new program, designed to develop and strengthen high quality Impact Evaluation research capacities among governments in East and West African countries. The Impact Evaluation Mentoring for Governments in East and West Africa program is designed to foster a culture of experimental evaluation, strengthen the capacity of governments to commission Impact Evaluations, and facilitate the use of evidence in policy-making. In this first call, PEP invites research teams in developing countries to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to evaluate a new or existing policy initiative using experimental evaluation techniques between March 2019 and June 2021.

Climate Research for Development CR4D

DEADLINE: 10 FEB 2019

This is a multimillion dollar initiative to support Africa-led climate science research through the Climate Research for Development (CR4D) in Africa initiative.

UKCDR is recruiting a Communications Manager

We are recruiting a Communications Manager to promote UKCDR's core vision and to explore new communications approaches to achieve UKCDR's objectives. 

UKCDR has launched a tender to conduct evidence review on safeguarding in international development research

UKCDR are seeking to commission a supplier to undertake an evidence review, draft overarching principles and best practice guidance on safeguarding in the international development research context.

Evidence review: safeguarding in international development research

UKCDR are seeking to commission a supplier to undertake an evidence review, draft overarching principles and best practice guidance on safeguarding in the international development research context.

Communications Forum

What are the aims? The Communication Forum meets twice a year and the purpose of the meetings is: to provide networking opportunities to share information on current...

Research Capacity Strengthening Group

What are the aims? RCSG is an informal group that brings together UK funders and practitioners to share, learn, connect and improve practice in research capacity...

Disasters Research Group

What are the aims? The aim of the DRG is to deliver components of the UK’s commitment to disaster risk reduction investments, initiatives, investments and impacts. In doing...

Health Funders Forum

What are the aims? The HFF meets twice, providing an opportunity for funders to share information and best practice and to identify potential areas for joint...