DFID/MRC/Wellcome Trust Joint Global Health Trials scheme
2 June 2010
The UK Department for International Development, the UK Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust are committed to strengthening the evidence base for improving health in low- and middle-income countries. Together they are committing up to £12 million per year for the next three years to fund late-stage trials of health interventions.
Proposals are now invited from academic groups, based either in the countries where the studies will take place or in the UK, to submit plans for interventions that will contribute to improving health in low- and middle-income countries by addressing the major causes of mortality or morbidity.
The scope of the scheme encompasses but is not limited to behavioural interventions, complex interventions, disease management, drugs, vaccines, hygiene and diagnostic strategies. This scheme is focused on late-stage (phase III/IV) efficacy and effectiveness trials.
For more information on the key issues your proposal should address, details of the funding on offer and application and eligibility criteria, visit www.mrc.ac.uk/jointghtrials or email jointglobalhealthtrials@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk.
The submission deadline for outline applications is 16.00 BST, 15 September 2010. Please register your interest in applying by 13 August 2010.
