Knowledge for Action to End Violence Against Women and Violence Against Children
We at the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), through our Knowledge for Action to End Violence Against Women and Violence Against Children research grant, support research to improve prevention and response to VAW, VAC and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low and middle-income countries – a major public health concern and human rights violation. These grants range from $40 000 to $200 000 over a two-year period.
Please note that the application cycle for 2022 is now closed. Thank you to all who applied!
IMPORTANT DATES
- Closing date for applications: Applications closed.
- External review: 6 October – 30 October 2021
- Communication of outcomes to the research committee: November 2021
- Notification and acceptance of grants by awardees: November – December 2021
Application guidelines and criteria
The application cycle for 2022 is now closed.
All 2022 grant related documents in English, French and Spanish can be downloaded here
SVRI Research Grant 2022 Information Webinar
On 23 June 2021, the SVRI hosted an information webinar on the grant call: SVRI Research Grant 2022.
Entrevista de IFC LATAM sobre el a la Subvención de Investigación SVRI / IFC LATAM interview about the SVRI Research Grant.
Watch the video: Writing a winning research proposal for SVRI
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
DOWNLOAD THE SVRI RESEARCH GRANT RFP
We will consider applications for innovative research that will contribute to the prevention and response of violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low and middle-income countries.
DOWNLOAD THE SVRI RESEARCH GRANT GUIDELINES
All information needed for proposal submission is available in the following Research Grant Guidelines.
OUR DONORS
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SVRI adheres to the ‘Funder principles for supporting high-quality research for the most pressing global needs in epidemics and pandemics’ developed by UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) and the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness(GloPID-R). The principles were launched on the 17th July 2020 in The LANCET ‘Strengthening the global effort on COVID-19 research through joint principles for funding global research in epidemics and pandemics.’
