AMR/ID Project Grants

There is only one month left to apply for an ISAC Project Grant to fund antimicrobial resistance / infectious disease research in low- to middle- income countries. 

ISAC Member Society applicants are invited to apply for between £10,000 and £20,000.

The deadline to apply is 1 September 2023.

Aim of Research Project

Applicants are required to demonstrate that ISAC funds will be utilised for a clearly defined piece of research, which will have an identifiable outcome on completion of the work. At least one country involved must be a low- to middle- income country.

Research projects should address one of the three following areas:

• What are feasible and effective prevention strategies to prevent transmission of (resistant) pathogens in low resource settings?
• What basic laboratory support does a healthcare system minimally need to tackle infectious diseases?
• How do we improve antimicrobial use worldwide to ensure it is delivered only to those who need it?

Project Criteria

• Projects can last up to 24 months.
• 6-monthly updates are required.
• Funds can be used for staff or materials.
• At least two countries should be involved in the project of which at least one is a low- or middle-income country.

Eligibility of applicants

• Principal applicant must be a member of an ISAC Member Society. Visit the website to see the list of ISAC Member Societies and to find out how to join ISAC for free.
• Other applicants do not need to be a member of an ISAC Member Society.
• The principal applicant must be the principal investigator on the intended research. 
• At least one investigator involved must be a low- to middle- income country.
• Only one application per person is allowed.