Call for Grant Applications – NCDS and Mental Health Conditions Incentive Grants for Young Researchers
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2025
About Organisation
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Platform, in partnership with the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research and the World Medical Association, aims to combat the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions. This platform works with researchers, policy-makers, and healthcare providers to promote integrated care pathways, focusing on prevention, early detection, and comprehensive treatment for NCDs and mental health challenges, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
About the Grant
The WHO incentive grant for young researchers supports implementation research focused on integrated care pathways for preventing and controlling NCDs and mental health conditions. The goal is to build the capacity of researchers from LMICs to conduct studies that investigate cross-sectoral approaches for the prevention, detection, and management of NCDs. The research should focus on locally relevant, cost-effective interventions and promote collaboration among health systems, communities, and governments to enhance NCD management in LMICs. The grant encourages young researchers to explore the integration of NCD and mental health care and propose innovative, actionable solutions to scale up effective interventions.
Who can Apply?
This grant targets young researchers enrolled in accredited academic institutions pursuing a master’s degree in health or related fields. The applicants must be under 35 years old and nationals of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Proposals from doctoral candidates will be considered if the research can be completed within 12 months. Priority is given to those based in LMIC institutions. Applicants must have other funding sources and submit an Institutional Review Board approval for their projects.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants must submit their proposal in English, outlining the research focus, methodology, timeline, and budget. Proposals should be accompanied by necessary documents, including IRB approval and supervisor’s permission. Submit proposals via email.
Application Deadline
The final submission date is January 31, 2025, 23:59 CET.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
