Grant opportunity

ANeSA Implementation Research Grants 2026

Up to six implementation research teams; grants up to CAD 1.2m; prepare concept notes before LOI launch.

Pre-announcementPre-announcementGrantSRHRGender equityImplementation researchSub-Saharan AfricaResearch fundingUpcoming call
Funder
IDRC / Global Affairs Canada / CIHR
LOI expected to launch June 29, 2026; listed deadline Aug 23, 2026
LOI expected to launch June 29, 2026; listed deadline Aug 23, 2026: Jun 29, 2026
Award
Up to six implementation research teams; grants up to CAD 1.2m; prepare concept notes before LOI launch.
Applicant
Sub-Saharan Africa
Discipline
Health and Biomedical Sciences
Region
Africa / Global South
Posted
Jun 12, 2026

Call summary

Overview

ANeSA Implementation Research Grants 2026 is a pre-announcement / grant from IDRC / Global Affairs Canada / CIHR. Up to six implementation research teams; grants up to CAD 1.2m; prepare concept notes before LOI launch.

Who can apply

Sub-Saharan Africa

What it supports

  • Health and Biomedical Sciences
  • Africa / Global South
  • Pre-announcement / Grant

Funding and duration

  • Up to six implementation research teams; grants up to CAD 1.2m; prepare concept notes before LOI launch.

LOI expected to launch June 29, 2026; listed deadline Aug 23, 2026

LOI expected to launch June 29, 2026; listed deadline Aug 23, 2026: Jun 29, 2026

How to apply

Use the linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

Call details

Source-based overview

ANeSA Implementation Research Grants 2026 is listed as a pre-announcement / grant from IDRC / Global Affairs Canada / CIHR. Up to six implementation research teams; grants up to CAD 1.2m; prepare concept notes before LOI launch. The opportunity is relevant for Sub-Saharan Africa. The recorded status is Pre-announcement. The recorded deadline or key date is LOI expected to launch June 29, 2026; listed deadline Aug 23, 2026. Applicants should review the linked call page for the final eligibility rules, submission documents, timing, funding conditions and application route.

Eligibility

Sub-Saharan Africa

Funding and benefits

Up to six implementation research teams; grants up to CAD 1.2m; prepare concept notes before LOI launch.

Themes and supported activities

Health and Biomedical Sciences

Africa / Global South

Pre-announcement / Grant

Deadline and timeline

LOI expected to launch June 29, 2026; listed deadline Aug 23, 2026: LOI expected to launch June 29, 2026; listed deadline Aug 23, 2026: Jun 29, 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

Use the linked call page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

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.