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Coming soon Capacity-building Grant

Research Communication and Policy Brief Grant

Training and support for researchers to communicate findings to policy-makers, practitioners and the public — including policy briefs.

This is a planned grant concept and is not yet open. Eligibility criteria, value and deadlines will be published when the Foundation opens the call.

Overview

Research influences policy and practice only when it reaches decision-makers in a usable form. This grant concept supports training in research communication and the production of policy briefs, summaries and public-facing outputs.

Who can apply

Intended for: PBOs & NGOs, Research institutions, Researchers.

Detailed eligibility criteria will be published when this call opens.

How applications are assessed

Selection criteria will be published with the call.

Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness, reviewed and scored by qualified reviewers who have declared any conflicts of interest, and decided by an authorised committee. Automated tools may help check completeness, but funding decisions are always made by people. Read the grant guidelines.

Expected outcomes and impact

  • Published policy briefs linked to underlying research
  1. InputsCommunication trainers; editorial support.
  2. ActivitiesTraining in policy writing and research communication; production of policy briefs; stakeholder engagement.
  3. OutputsResearchers trained; policy briefs produced.
  4. OutcomesResearch findings reaching and informing decision-makers.
  5. Long-term impactEvidence-informed policy and practice.

How results will be measured

  • Researchers trained
  • Policy briefs published
  • Policy engagements held