Deadline: 21 February 2025
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) is inviting concept notes for research projects that address adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) priorities identified in the 2022–2024 WHO/HRP research priority-setting exercise.
Application Guidelines
- Language & Format: English, 11-point Times New Roman, max 3 pages.
- Required Information:
- Research focus aligned with WHO/HRP priorities.
- Key research questions (1–2 questions).
- Knowledge gap addressed and potential health impact.
- Expected national, regional, or global impact.
- Target population (adolescents under 15, older adolescents may be included).
- Methods (multidisciplinary approaches encouraged).
- Required resources (funding, ethical approvals, expertise, population access).
- Collaborating partners/organizations (if any).
- Research team (names, titles, affiliations).
- Challenges & ethical concerns and mitigation strategies.
Eligibility
- Researchers from low- or middle-income countries (as per World Bank classification).
- Academic institutions, NGOs, youth organizations, and civil society groups.
- Research can take place in clinics, schools, communities, religious institutions, prisons, or sports facilities—must align with research questions.
Funding & Budget
- Grant Amount: $2,500 USD (supports proposal development).
Key Dates & Submission Details
- February 21 – Submission Deadline (11:59 PM CET, Geneva time). Submit via sbastien@who.int. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- March 14 – Notification of Finalists (Only selected applicants will be contacted).
- March 18 – Confirmation Deadline for workshop attendance.
- May (TBD) – Finalists’ Workshop (WHO/HRP covers travel costs).
For full details and to apply, visit here.
