What are the opportunities for health informatics research funding in South Sudan?

Funding opportunities for health informatics research in South Sudan include: WHO research grants; Wellcome Trust grants for health research in low-income countries; the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges programme; USAID and PEPFAR research funding; the Global Fund research grants; and bilateral research funding from countries like the UK (FCDO), USA (NIH), and Norway (NORAD). SSHIA maintains a database of research funding opportunities and sends regular updates to members. Contact the SSHIA Research Committee for guidance on identifying and applying for research funding.

Collaborative grants — where South Sudan researchers partner with international institutions — are often more competitive than standalone applications from South Sudan. SSHIA can facilitate introductions to international research partners who are interested in collaborating with South Sudan researchers. Building a track record of smaller publications and presentations is important for establishing credibility with international funders.