R2HC are seeking proposals for research that will strengthen the evidence base for public health interventions in humanitarian crises and contribute to better health outcomes for people affected by crisis.
Addressing leading causes of morbidity and mortality, your research question will seek to improve the functioning of a health system and health outcomes in a humanitarian setting by addressing one or more health system building blocks. Applicants should apply a systems thinking approach to explore the impact of interventions to improve health outcomes in complex, real-world humanitarian settings.
Proposals focusing on needs of women and girls are particularly encouraged.
Proposals should be informed by the needs of people who use the health system in the humanitarian setting(s) in which your study will be conducted, and applicants should engage with relevant stakeholders to determine the key health system challenge to be addressed. Your proposal must demonstrate how the research findings will be used by identified stakeholders to strengthen the health system and improve health outcomes at a local, national or global level.
This funding call has a two-stage selection process: an initial Expression of Interest stage, and a subsequent Full Proposal stage for shortlisted applicants. Successful Full Proposals will have up to 18 months in which to undertake the research and uptake activities.
R2HC are currently awaiting confirmation that resources are available for this funding call. They anticipate that funds will be confirmed by 31 March, before applicants are invited to submit Full Proposals. It should be noted that there is a slight risk that the full research call may not go ahead.
Launch webinar
This will provide an opportunity for you to better understand the scope of this funding call and how it differs from past R2HC funding opportunities. It will also be a chance for you to ask questions before you begin your application.
- When: Wednesday 9 February, 2pm – 3pm (GMT)
- Where: The webinar will take place on Zoom. Register here.
Submit your questions in advance via the Zoom registration page or email them to r2hc@elrha.org.
Before attending the webinar, please read the Call Guidelines. A recording of the webinar will be available online for those who cannot attend.
Drop-in sessions
There will be two 30-minute drop-in sessions for you to ask further questions as you work on your application(s).
You can choose from the following two time slots:
You can choose from the following two time slots:
- Thursday 17 February, 8:30am – 9am (GMT). Register here.
- Wednesday 23 February, 4:00 – 4:30 pm GMT. Register here.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted via the online Common Grants Application system:
- If you have applied for R2HC funding before, please login to apply here.
- If you have never applied for R2HC funding before, please register to apply here.
All applications must be submitted in English.
Application deadline: March 15 2022