Organisation Name:
Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO)
Application Deadline:
2 October 2026
About Organisation
The Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO) is a research and health-focused organization working to advance clinical, epidemiological, social, and behavioral research across Africa. Its work includes clinical trials, population health surveillance, HIV research, behavioral studies, community engagement, service delivery, and capacity strengthening. AMBSO collaborates with governments, universities, communities, and international partners to generate evidence that can improve health outcomes and inform policy. Through its research programs and funding opportunities, AMBSO supports innovative approaches to priority health challenges. The organization’s mission focuses on advancing innovative research, training, and service provision to contribute to improved physical, social, and mental well-being across Africa.
About the Grant
The AMBSO Impact Research Initiative 2026 supports innovative early-stage research, proof-of-concept projects, pilot studies, and emerging ideas addressing priority health challenges. The initiative aims to generate actionable evidence, strengthen health systems, inform policy, and develop scalable solutions that can improve population health. Priority areas include infectious diseases and global health security, antimicrobial resistance, epidemic preparedness, AI in healthcare, digital health and mHealth, HIV/AIDS epidemiology, climate change and health, cancer, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, mental health, and healthy aging. Successful projects can receive up to USD 10,000 and must be completed within a maximum period of 18 months.
Who can Apply?
The AMBSO Impact Research Initiative 2026 is open to eligible researchers, academic institutions, research organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities whose proposed work aligns with the initiative’s public health objectives. Doctoral students are encouraged to apply as members of research teams led by a faculty Principal Investigator. Independent researchers may apply when affiliated with an academic or research institution. Applications can come from anywhere in the world, with no geographical restriction stated by AMBSO. Proposed projects should focus on eligible priority health areas, generate useful evidence, and be feasible within the 18-month funding period. For-profit entities, political organizations, lobbying groups, and organizations primarily engaged in political advocacy are not eligible.
How to Apply?
Applicants should complete the prescribed Expression of Interest (EOI) application in English and prepare a detailed project budget using the required budget template. A budget narrative should explain major costs and their necessity. Applicants must also provide resumes of the Principal Investigator, key investigators, and other relevant personnel. All documents must be combined into a single PDF and submitted through the AMBSO grants application portal by the stated deadline. Only direct project costs are eligible; overheads and institutional administrative fees are not supported.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 2 October 2026
Last Date To Apply
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