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26 February, 2007
HRB Networking Grants for Global Health Research 2007
HRB Networking Grants for Global Health Research 2007
Irish Aid is the official development assistance programme of the Irish Government. Addressing poor health is a priority of the assistance programme as this is both a cause and consequence of poverty. Health research is an important component of the Irish Aid programme and is increasingly recognised as a vital factor in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
In 2006, Irish Aid spent approximately €20 million on health-related research, mainly for research and development of new technologies in malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS. Priority was given to research in health systems and to support operational research that can contribute to development of international best practice in health, with a focus on reaching the poorest.
In order to facilitate an increase in its support for health research, with a particular emphasis on collaborative projects involving the Irish research community, the Department of Foreign Affairs, through its official assistance programme, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Health Research Board in October 2005. A call by the HRB for Global Health Research Awards during 2006 was the first joint initiative resulting from the Memorandum of Understanding with six projects funded at a total cost of approximately €2 million.
One of the most notable observations from the review of the Global Health Research Awards call in 2006 was the limited degree of partnership in a number of research proposals and the concern that the research proposals were not responding sufficiently to needs identified in and by developing countries themselves.
What are the objectives of this scheme?The aim of this scheme is to provide researchers in recognised research institutions in Ireland with networking grants to allow them to build relationships with their counterparts in developing countries and with other key stakeholders in order to collaboratively develop research proposals for submission to future HRB and other grant competitions in the global health field.
Who should apply?Researchers who have a research concept but need to spend time in a developing country or countries with local academic/research institutions and to consult with relevant stakeholders to develop an appropriately detailed research proposal are welcome to apply.
How much funding is available?Researches may apply for a grant of up to a maximum of 10,000 Euro.
When is the proposed start date?Successful applicants selected in this call will begin their collaboration during 2007 and the funding for this grant must be used over a period of one year from receipt of funding.
What does the grant include?Funding can be used to cover the costs of visiting developing countries. Where justified and where necessary to meet the objectives of the application, a minor part of the funding may be used to meet limited travel costs of a key stakeholder or partner institution coming to Ireland.
Who can you contact for more information about this call?For further information about this call please contact:
Margaret Devitt t +353 1 6761176 ext 185 e mdevitt@hrb.ie
What is the deadine for all applications?Wednesday 04 April 2007
More information and application form are on website