DELTAS II

DELTAS Africa invites applications for health-, social-, and sustainable development-focused, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scientific programmes aligned to the initiative’s strategic areas and key outcomes – taking into consideration pressing local, national and regional research needs, resources, priorities and existing capacity. This flexible approach is intended to encourage innovation by supporting alternative activities and processes, within the remit of the initiative.

The primary location of proposed programmes must be in Africa, and preliminary applications are invited from universities and research institutions based in Africa; institutions outside Africa are invited to collaborate on applications led by an African institution. Applications that strongly support and commit to safeguarding and diverse workplaces, balance excellence with equity in selection of partner and collaborating institutions and recruitment of trainees, and which can demonstrate value for money, risk management and ability to build strong research cultures and environments are strongly encouraged. Awards will be made for up to five years, with opportunities for competitive renewal anticipated after this period subject to continued funding of the programme.