NIHR Call for Global Health Research

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1 NIHR Call for Global Health Research Dr Marta Tufet, Global Health Research Adviser Department of Health 8 December 2017, London, UKCDS

2 Purpose Support world-class global health research undertaken through new NIHR Global Health Research Units and Groups that will deliver measurable benefits to patients and the public in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). We want to support other nations across the world with our gold standard science and research Nicola Blackwood, Minister for Public Health and Innovation, November 2016

3 What we are looking for Research in any field of applied global health research for the primary benefit of patients and people in LMICs Under-funded, under-researched areas Research excellence Open to all of the UK Collaboration and partnerships with LMICs essential

4 Two levels of funding NIHR Global Health Research Units: Universities and research institutes with an existing track-record of delivering internationally recognised research who wish to consolidate and expand this work (up to 7m, 4 years) NIHR Global Health Research Groups: Existing specialist academic groups who wish to expand into the field of global health, especially in shortage areas of skills (up to 2m, 3 years) Overall 60 million available for this call

5 Selection criteria Vision Strength, including how it fits with global health agenda Research Capacity Existing capacity and/or plans for increasing it Strategy Leadership Trackrecord Strength and feasibility of the strategic plan; governance and programme management Units: globally Groups: nationally Impact Institutional commitment potential for impact translation into policy and practice evidence of high-level commitment and contribution of the host university Partnership Units: existing links Groups: plans to build new links Value for Money Adequately justified budget

6 ODA compliance Need to demonstrate direct and predominant relevance to improving the health needs of those in developing countries Need to outline which country/countries on the DAC will directly benefit Activities that benefit poorest people within countries in the DAC list

7 Equitable research partnerships 1. Set the agenda together 2. Interact with stakeholders 3. Clarify responsibilities 4. Account to beneficiaries 5. Promote mutual learning 6. Enhance Capacities 7. Share data and networks 8. Disseminate results 9. Pool profits and merits 10. Apply results 11. Secure outcomes A Guide For Transboundary Research Partnerships Swiss Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing countries (KFPE) 2012 / 2 nd edition 2014

8 Capacity strengthening 1. Network collaborate and share ideas 2. Understand local context and evaluate existing research capacity 3. Ensure local ownership and active support 4. Build in monitoring and evaluation from the start 5. Establish robust research governance and support structures and promote effective leadership 6. Embed strong support, supervision and mentorship structures 7. Think long-term, be flexible and plan for continuity 7 principles for strengthening research capacity in LMICs: simple ideas in a complex world ESSENCE 2014

9 Responsive Research Capacity Units required to retain a level of responsive research and staff capacity to address emerging global health incidents

10 Global Health at DH Science, Research and Evidence Directorate NIHR Global Health Research Call Global Health Security Directorate Ross Fund (DFID) Contribution to Partnership schemes Fleming Fund Vaccines & Biopreparedness Capacity strengthening GAMRIF Rapid Response IHR Ursula Wells Marta Tufet 2 new posts (starting in January)

11 Thank You