The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks applications for HIV-associated Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Research at Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) Institutions: R21 Clinical Trial optional (PAR-23-191). 

The goals of this program are to support locally relevant research in critical areas of HIV-associated NCD research, to enhance research capacity, and to build a network of researchers both within and across LMICs to address this critical burden. This initiative is expected to stimulate new research on the interplay between HIV and development of NCDs in persons living with HIV (PLWH) 

Award details  

• Up to $275,000 over a two-year period, with no more than $150,000 for a single year   

Eligibility  

Researchers with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Principal Investigator  

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Funder deadline  
09 December 2024 

BIG CAT is a premier initiative by the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) to build capacity for cancer research in Africa. The goal of the BIG Cat program is to aid the next generation of African cancer researchers to base their careers in their home countries and institutions, and to contribute to the overall expansion of capacity for research and training in Africa by generating evidence that will guide practice and policy  

Award details  

US$55,000 over two years for expenses related to the research project 

Eligibility  

Early-Career Researchers 

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Funder deadline:  

Letter of Intent due 6 December 2024  

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) seeks applications for funding to host national and international conferences, including summits and symposia. The theme of the conference should be aligned to the vision and mission of the SAMRC. Training events, such as summer schools, with a focus on health research will also be considered. All applications must be submitted at least 6 months prior to a conference.

Award details 
Up to R200 000 for international conferences and R100 000 for national conferences.

Eligibility 

• Organisations whose core business is conducting medical/health research.
• The conference must have medical/health research as its central theme and be hosted at a venue in South Africa.

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Funder deadline 
27 December 2024

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) seeks proposals as part of a collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council (UKRI MRC). This joint research programme aims to promote collaboration between researchers based in South Africa, the United Kingdom and other African countries. The call is for proposals on Drug Discovery for antimicrobial resistance.

Award details 
Up to R9 million per project of 3 years in duration

Eligibility 
Researchers with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Principal Investigator.

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Funder deadline
13 December 2024