CFAs: Implementation of the WHO Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation Research Grant Program

Objectives

• This TDR call will support research projects that address one or more of the priorities under the three domains of the GRAKT to:
  • Identify, Develop, and Assess KT Interventions
  • Address Barriers, Facilitators and Opportunities
  • Develop new Methods, Standards, Measurements (M&E), Theories and Frameworks.

Focus Areas

• The TDR strategy focuses on four major global health challenges affecting infectious diseases of poverty using a One Health approach:
  • Epidemics and outbreaks
  • Control and elimination of diseases of poverty
  • Climate change’s impact on health
  • Resistance to treatment and control agents.

Funding Information

• Successful applicants will receive up to US$20,000 per project, including an estimate of open access publication costs or commitment to seek a waiver. Co-funding from domestic or other sources is encouraged. Funds will be made available in three tranches.
• By the end of 2025 up to $10,000 will be disbursed to undertake planning, protocol development, seek co-funding and apply for ethics approval.
• By the end of 2026 up to $8,000 will be granted for implementation, reporting and dissemination activities. The remaining 10% will be granted on completion of the project and submission of technical and financial reports.
• Duration: Projects must be completed within a period of up to 15 months.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants submitting proposals must be researchers or health professionals working in a public health institution under the umbrella of a ministry of health, university or research institution, or a nongovernmental organization from a low or middle-income country as defined by the World Bank classification. Applications that include collaborations with partners in high-income countries are welcome.
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of experience in knowledge translation, communication of research and activities that supported the use of evidence to inform policy.
• They are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity in science. Researchers are encouraged to apply irrespective of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious, cultural and social backgrounds, or (dis)ability status.

Evaluation Criteria

• Each application will be screened for compliance with the eligibility criteria. Following this, each eligible application will be assessed independently by at least five reviewers, and scores will be assigned based on the sets of criteria.
• The highest scoring applications will be recommended for funding.
• Only projects that receive ethical approval will be funded.

For more information, visit eTDR.