United Kingdom Research and Innovation

Interdisciplinary Research to Tackle Epidemic Threats

Last update: Mar 28, 2025 Last update: Mar 28, 2025

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Location:UK
UK
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Closed
Budget: GBP 20,000,000
Award ceiling: GBP 3,750,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Health, Research & Innovation, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Individuals, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries: UK
UK
Date posted: Mar 28, 2025

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Objectives: The grant aims to support interdisciplinary research tackling epidemic diseases among animals, humans, or...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants must be based at a UK research organization that is eligible for UK Research and Innovation funding. Projects must be led from the UK but include international co-leads if necessary. Core eligibility requires that the rese...

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Interdisciplinary research to tackle epidemic threatsOpportunity status: OpenFunders: UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Cou
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About the Funding Agency

FCDO - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (HQ)

DFID - Department for International Development - is a United Kingdom government department responsible for administering overseas aid. The goal of the department is "to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty".

DfID's main programme areas of work are Education, Health, Social Services, Water Supply and Sanitation, Government and Civil Society, Environment Protection, Research, and Humanitarian Assistance.

 The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) starting September 2020.

About the Sectors

Health

Covers healthcare services, public health systems, and activities aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being.


Key areas:
  • Healthcare services and facilities
  • Public health and disease prevention
  • Medical equipment, supplies, and services

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

UK

The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.

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