The 2026–2027 Joint WHO African Region/TDR Impact Grants are now accepting applications for implementation research projects focused on addressing regional public health priorities in Africa.
The initiative is jointly launched by the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) and TDR, the WHO-hosted Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases. It aims to strengthen health research capacity in developing countries while supporting research that can improve the delivery of high-quality and cost-efficient healthcare in resource-poor settings.
Why You Should Apply
Benefit
Description
Research Funding
Support for implementation research
Health Impact
Improve healthcare delivery
Capacity Building
Strengthen research capacity
Regional Focus
Address African health priorities
Collaboration
Encourage institutional partnerships
Key Objectives
Objective
Description
Strengthen Capacity
Health research capacity in developing countries
Generate Evidence
Improve implementation of public health interventions
Develop Solutions
Cost-efficient healthcare for resource-poor settings
Regional Priorities
Address important regional health issues
Collaboration
Between researchers and health institutions
What Is Implementation Research?
Implementation research focuses on understanding how health interventions, programmes, policies and evidence can be effectively put into practice.
Key Questions:
Question
Description
Delivery
How can an effective intervention be delivered successfully?
Barriers
What barriers prevent health programmes from reaching people?
Efficiency
How can health services become more efficient and affordable?
Implementation
What approaches help implement evidence-based solutions?
Adaptation
How can successful interventions be adapted to different settings?
Who Can Apply?
Criteria
Details
Target Group
Health researchers, public health practitioners
Institutions
Universities, research institutes, Ministries of Health
Organizations
NGOs, professional societies, civil service organizations
Collaboration
Encouraged between researchers from different institutions
The WHO Africa & TDR Impact Grants offer a significant opportunity for researchers and health practitioners to conduct implementation research addressing critical health challenges in Africa. With a focus on practical solutions and health system strengthening, these grants support research that can make a real difference in resource-poor settings.
The multi-language application process (English, French, Portuguese) makes this accessible across the region.
Best Opportunity For
Category
Suitable
Researchers
Yes
Public Health Practitioners
Yes
Universities
Yes
Research Institutes
Yes
Ministries of Health
Yes
NGOs
Yes
African Institutions
Yes
Competition Level
Category
Level
Overall Competition
High
Selection Difficulty
Competitive
Application Complexity
High
CareerFlora Recommendation
Area
Details
Funding Value
Good
Impact Potential
Very High
Application Difficulty
High
Apply Early
Strongly Recommended
Final Call-to-Action
Apply for WHO Africa & TDR Impact Grants 2026–2027 before 15 September 2026.
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