Product development research for global health

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeks expressions of interest by 23 February 2024 for research funding to develop accessible, affordable health products for use in low- and middle-income countries.

As a result of technical difficulties, we have not received messages sent to the email originally published in this call for expressions of interest (PDP-2023@FCDO.gov.uk).

Use the following e-mail PDP.2023@fcdo.gov.uk for all correspondence relating to this call and to submit proposals. If you previously sent questions or other correspondence, then re-send to the new email address.

We will respond to submitted questions through this page.

Overview

InterestedSubmit organisationsyour shouldorganisation’s submit an expression of interest by 2pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on 23 February 2024.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeks proposals for the research and development of new products to improve health outcomes for the poorest and most vulnerable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

ApplicationsYour application should respond to at least one of the following priorities:

  • women and girls health
  • infectious diseases of poverty
  • emerging infectious diseases/diseases of epidemic potential

ApplicantsYou areshould expected to draw on the best of global health expertise, and to increase equitable and affordable access to new technologies and ensure policy uptake.

We will accept expressions of interest from non-governmental organisations and product development partnerships.

The total value of available funding is up to £130 million, the value of individual funding awards will vary.

What the fund will achieve

The fund aims to find solutions which:

  • build health security for all
  • support healthier and more resilient populations
  • help end the preventable deaths of mothers, babies and children in low- and middle-income countries

The FCDO is driving open scientific collaboration so the latest research, evidence and technology can help build global resilience for all, including women and girls and the most marginalised.

How to apply

InterestedRead organisations should read the the call for expressions of interest document:

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ThisIt document sets out the format for expressions of interest (including annexes), whichto mustsubmit be submitted to PDP-2023@FCDO.gov.uk PDP.2023@fcdo.gov.uk by 2pm (GMT) 23 February 2024.

Other documentsrelevant related to this funding call:documents:

Background information on the fund

It is likely that this competition will result in a mixture of both core organisational and project/portfolio-based funding awards. It is also likely that it will result in a mixture of funding agreement types – both accountable grants and memoranda of understanding.

For further information, refer to the call for expressions of interest document.

Contacts

If you have any questions related to this opportunity, email PDP-2023@FCDO.gov.ukPDP.2023@fcdo.gov.uk.

In the interest of fairness and transparency, we will publish all questions and answers will be published on this page from 8 January 2024,2024 onwards.

Published 20 December 2023
Last updated 18 January 2024 + show all updates
  1. There is a correction to the email address for correspondence and submitting proposals. Correspondence previously submitted should be resent to the new email address.

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