Grant opportunity
SRHR Applied Research Centre Call for Expressions of Interest
An open competition to establish an LMIC-led applied research centre addressing evidence gaps and research uptake in comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Funder
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office / GRTD Research Commissioning Centre
- Expressions of interest close 30 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT
- Expressions of interest close 30 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT: Nov 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to GBP 12 million; shortlisted teams may receive up to GBP 30,000 for proposal development
- Applicant
- A single LMIC academic or nonprofit research institution, or an LMIC-led partnership with another LMIC or high-income-country institution.
- Discipline
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research
- Region
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The centre will generate and synthesise implementation evidence across at least six LMICs and strengthen its uptake in policy and practice.
Who can apply
The lead must be an eligible LMIC legal entity and the proposed consortium must meet the geographic, thematic and organisational conditions in the official call.
What it supports
- Person-centred SRHR services
- Health-systems implementation evidence
- Equality, inclusion and rights
- Fragile and conflict-affected settings
- Digital innovation
Funding and duration
- Up to GBP 12 million through March 2032
- Up to GBP 30,000 proposal-development support for shortlisted applicants
Expressions of interest close 30 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT
Expressions of interest close 30 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT: Nov 30, 2026
How to apply
Submit the EOI through the RCC SmartSimple grant-management platform using the official guidance and template.
Call details
Source-based overview
The competition launched on 30 September 2026; shortlisted teams are invited to full proposal stage in February 2027.
Eligibility
The lead must be an eligible LMIC legal entity and the proposed consortium must meet the geographic, thematic and organisational conditions in the official call.
Funding and benefits
Up to GBP 12 million through March 2032
Up to GBP 30,000 proposal-development support for shortlisted applicants
Themes and supported activities
Person-centred SRHR services
Health-systems implementation evidence
Equality, inclusion and rights
Fragile and conflict-affected settings
Digital innovation
Deadline and timeline
Expressions of interest close 30 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT: Expressions of interest close 30 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT: Nov 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the EOI through the RCC SmartSimple grant-management platform using the official guidance and template.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.