The International Collaboration Award from the Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (RGHI) is to designed to support new and existing collaborations between academic research institutions. The aim of the ICA is to support equitable research partnerships. To be eligible, the partnership must be between at least two academic institutions with at least half of the institutions being based in a low- or middle-income country and having a locally led research team. Eligible applications must address a pressing public health challenge related to hygiene and sanitation. The aim of the ICA is to support equitable research partnerships that produce new evidence and result in the translation of research findings into tangible advances in hygiene practices around the world.
RGHI ICA will provide up to $750,000 for up to 3 years with eligible costs including:
- Principal and co-investigator costs from all collaborating institutions
- Fieldwork/lab staff and expenses
- Training
- Research related travel
- Associated research administration costs
Applications are due on May 31, 2023.