Rapid Research Fund for Ebola Virus Disease Outbreaks

Intergovernmental organizations may, however, participate as collaborating organizations.

IDRC will not contract directly with third-party organizations.

Scope

The Rapid Research Fund (RRF) for Ebola Virus Disease Outbreaks is intended to support social sciences, humanities, public health and/or health systems research aimed at more effectively containing the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as potential future outbreaks, more readily.

A minimum of four successful teams will be eligible to receive research grants up to CA$360,000 over two years (2018–2020).

The focus of the supported research will be to inform the response to the current Ebola outbreak in DRC, with the aim of improving prevention and preparedness efforts to future Ebola or similarly significant infectious disease outbreak threats in the region.

Projects must be focused on addressing challenges related to the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and/or risks of extension to the surrounding region.

Proposals should apply social science, humanities, population and public health, and/or health services research approaches that build on previous learnings, and/or respond to documented knowledge and practice gaps, to build capacity for more effective outbreak response, containment, and mitigation efforts.

The proposal must also justify the use of Rapid Research funds, detailing how the same research success and impact would not be achieved through traditional, less time-sensitive funding sources.

More details

Please consult the online call application in English and French for complete details on eligibility criteria, including additional information and FAQs.

Call document

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FAQs (PDF, 799KB)

Interested in applying?

If you are eligible for this opportunity we welcome you to submit an application.

For more information and application details, see; Call for research proposals: Rapid Research Fund for Ebola Virus Disease Outbreaks

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