The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Global Challenges Research Fund has awarded the University of Nairobi a capacity building grant. This is on behalf of the ARUA Center of Excellence for Non-Communicable Diseases (ACE-NCD). ACE NCD is hosted at the University of Nairobi in collaboration with Makerere University, University of Ghana, University of Ibadan and University of the Witwatersrand
Part of the funds is to provide mini-grants in support of scoping studies and pilot studies that lead to strengthening research collaboration among researchers in the ACE-NCD universities. Also, to strengthen proposals submitted by ACE-NCD teams to conduct cutting-edge research. It is expected that the outcomes of mini-grant activities will inform more substantive funded research into and impact on addressing NCDs in Africa. Under this call, activities must be undertaken and funds spent before March 31, 2021
Funding is available to support projects that are within these ACE-NCD thematic areas:
1. Prevention
2. Multi-morbidity
3. Mechanics of Disease
4. Models of Care and
5. Big Data
For more information and to apply, visit the mini-grant application page at https://uonresearch.org/acencdminigrant/