Product development research for global health
The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeks expressions of interest by 23 February 2024 for research funding to develop accessible, affordable health products for use in low- and middle-income countries.
Overview
Interested organisations should submit an expression of interest by 2pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on 23 February 2024.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeks proposals for the research and development of new products to improve health outcomes for the poorest and most vulnerable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Applications should respond to at least one of the following priorities:
- women and girls health
- infectious diseases of poverty
- emerging infectious diseases/diseases of epidemic potential
Applicants are expected to draw on the best of global health expertise, and to increase equitable and affordable access to new technologies and ensure policy uptake.
We will accept expressions of interest from non-governmental organisations and product development partnerships.
The total value of available funding is up to £130 million, the value of individual funding awards will vary.
What the fund will achieve
The fund aims to find solutions which:
- build health security for all
- support healthier and more resilient populations
- help end the preventable deaths of mothers, babies and children in low- and middle-income countries
FCDO is driving open scientific collaboration so the latest research, evidence and technology can help build global resilience for all, including women and girls and the most marginalised.
How to apply
Interested organisations should read the the call for expressions of interest document:
This document sets out the format for expressions of interest (including annexes), which must be submitted to PDP-2023@FCDO.gov.uk by 2pm (GMT) 23 February 2024.
Other documents related to this funding call:
Background information on the fund
It is likely that this competition will result in a mixture of both core organisational and project/portfolio-based funding awards. It is also likely that it will result in a mixture of funding agreement types – both accountable grants and memoranda of understanding.
For further information, refer to the call for expressions of interest document.
Contacts
If you have any questions related to this opportunity, email PDP-2023@FCDO.gov.uk
In the interest of fairness and transparency, all questions and answers will be published on this page from 8 January 2024, onwards.