AZIM PREMJI UNIVERSITY - RESEARCH FUNDING PROGRAMME

Proposals that fall within the following criteria are eligible to apply:

1. We invite applications from researchers affiliated with institutions such as non-profit organisations and centres within academic institutions. Independent researchers are not eligible to apply.
2. Your proposed study should address a particular theme and sub-theme from the aforementioned list. Concept notes submitted for studies outside the scope of the specific themes will not be considered.
3. Multiple proposals addressing different specific themes can be submitted, both within a theme/sub-theme or across different themes/sub-themes.
4. This call for proposals is for researchers external to Azim Premji Foundation. Members of the Foundation are not eligible to apply.
5. Completed studies arising from this call for proposals may be published in relevant media.

Stated amount: 4,000,000

1. Funding per study: INR 5 – 40 lakh
2. Duration of Study: 12 – 24 months
3. We request applicants treat the upper bounds on duration and funding as indicative rather than stringent. Hence, proposals that align well with the themes identified and eligibility/​evaluation criteria are encouraged to apply even if the expected duration of study or budget is greater than those defined above.
4. While we have indicated an upper limit of INR 40 lakh as funding per study, we appreciate frugality and request researchers to plan budgets commensurate with the proposed study.
5. Our intent is to encourage fresh research in public health. Hence, proposals for add-on funding on existing funded research projects will not be considered. Number of Scholarship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.

Applications will be evaluated.​​​​​​​

1. The link for submitting your applications will be active from 1 April 2023 to 25 May 2023 (last date of submission). Interested researchers must submit the online application form along with CVs of all collaborating investigators (PIs and Co-PIs).
2. The online application form will seek information on aspects such as why the study is needed, the significance of the study in relation to the specific theme and sub-theme, identified research objectives/​questions, description of expected outcomes, methodology to be applied, indicative timeline, and budget.
3. All applications will undergo a detailed review for selection for the next round. Those initially shortlisted will be contacted by the team from the Foundation and requested to submit a detailed proposal. The final selection will be based on this submission.
4. In case of any queries, you may write to healthresearch@​apu.​edu.​in

The final selection will be based on this submission. Other Info EVALUATION Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

1. Potential of the study to contribute to research objectives in the Foundation’s areas of interest defined above
2. Potential of the study to deepen understanding of and/​or strengthen vulnerable populations’ quality of health, access to healthcare, and barriers thereof
3. Experience of the investigators and research team relevant to undertake research in the proposed area
4. Demonstrated ability to work with rural and urban poor communities
5. Focus on primary research and not secondary desktop research
6. Feasibility and practical application of the proposed study
7. Quality of application in terms of demonstrating understanding of the area of the proposed study
8. Proposed utilisation of the funds in an efficient, economic, and thought-through fashion