Grant opportunity
SVRI Data to Evidence Grant 2027
SVRI is funding secondary analysis of existing data to produce actionable evidence on violence against women and child sexual violence in low- and middle-income countries.
- Funder
- Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)
- Applications close 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm South Africa Standard Time
- Applications close 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm South Africa Standard Time: Sep 17, 2026
- Award
- USD 30,000 to USD 50,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months
- Applicant
- Universities, research institutions and non-governmental organisations based in low- and middle-income countries, with an institutionally affiliated lead applicant and ethically sourced existing data relevant to violence against women or child sexual violence.
- Discipline
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Region
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Data to Evidence Grant supports LMIC-led teams to analyse existing, ethically collected datasets and turn underused data into policy- and practice-relevant evidence.
Who can apply
The lead organisation must be based in an LMIC and the lead applicant must have an institutional affiliation. Projects must use existing data, meet ethical requirements and address violence against women or child sexual violence. Current or previous lead recipients of an active SVRI grant are not eligible to lead.
What it supports
- Secondary analysis of existing quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods data.
- Research that fills an evidence gap and has a credible pathway to use.
- Knowledge translation for policy, programmes and prevention practice.
Funding and duration
- Individual grants range from USD 30,000 to USD 50,000.
- SVRI expects to distribute about USD 400,000 across approximately eight to 13 projects.
- Projects must be completed within 12 months.
Applications close 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm South Africa Standard Time
Applications close 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm South Africa Standard Time: Sep 17, 2026
How to apply
Submit the proposal in English, French or Spanish through ProposalCentral by 17 September 2026, following the official SVRI guidance.
Call details
Source-based overview
SVRI's 2027 Data to Evidence round is designed for LMIC-based institutions that already hold ethically sourced data but need support to extract and communicate its value. Funded teams will conduct focused analyses and translate findings into evidence that can improve violence prevention and response.
Eligibility
The lead organisation must be based in an LMIC and the lead applicant must have an institutional affiliation. Projects must use existing data, meet ethical requirements and address violence against women or child sexual violence. Current or previous lead recipients of an active SVRI grant are not eligible to lead.
Funding and benefits
Individual grants range from USD 30,000 to USD 50,000.
SVRI expects to distribute about USD 400,000 across approximately eight to 13 projects.
Projects must be completed within 12 months.
Themes and supported activities
Secondary analysis of existing quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods data.
Research that fills an evidence gap and has a credible pathway to use.
Knowledge translation for policy, programmes and prevention practice.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm South Africa Standard Time: Applications close 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm South Africa Standard Time: Sep 17, 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 proposal in English, French or Spanish through ProposalCentral by 17 September 2026, following the official SVRI guidance.
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.