Applications are currently accepting applications for its Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO) Impact Research Initiative 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AMBSO Impact Research Initiative
The AMBSO Impact Research Initiative supports early-stage research and pilot projects that address important health challenges across Africa and beyond.The initiative is designed to help researchers develop emerging ideas, generate preliminary evidence, and test innovative approaches that can eventually inform health policy and practice.The programme emphasizes research with the potential to strengthen health systems, improve population health outcomes, reduce health risks, and contribute to scalable solutions.
Benefits of AMBSO Impact Research Initiative
- Under this funding cycle, grants of up to USD 10,000 will be awarded to each successful high-impact pilot research project, with no minimum funding threshold.
- The funding will support direct research-related activities, including protocol development, regulatory and ethical approval processes, data collection, community engagements, technical support from program investigators and data management.
AMBSO Impact Research Initiative Requirements
- This funding opportunity is open to researchers, academic institutions, and research organizationsthat meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the call for applications. Independent researchers are also eligible to apply provided they are affiliated with an academic or research institution.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility section of the call announcement for detailed requirements.
Application Date and Process
- Applicants are required to combine all required application documents into a single PDF file before submission. This should include the completed application, project budget, and CVs, as required by the call.
- The submission portal is designed to accept only one PDF file, and separate documents cannot be uploaded individually. Applicants should therefore ensure that all required documents are included in the single PDF before submitting their application.
Application Deadline
02 October, 2026
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