Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF)

Official Twitter feed of #GCRF. Supports cutting-edge research and innovation that addresses the global issues affecting developing countries.

[James Watt School of Engineering, Uni. of Glasgow @UofGEngineering]

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is now open for applications! Check your eligibility and let your innovation help transform lives.

[UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 @UKinNamibia]

📢 Applications are now open for Africa’s biggest prize supporting engineering solutions to local challenges!

🚀Namibian innovators- this is your chance to apply for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, funded by the UK Government and make a difference.

[British Council Higher Education @HEGoingGlobal]

Calling early to senior-career researchers! 🔗 https://t.co/ZBrHoCiSkf

Express you interest to act as reviewers and panel members to review 2025 International Science Partnerships Fund proposals.

🗓️ Apply by 23 July #ISPFund

[Kenyatta University Green Education Hub @KUGreenEduHub]

Reminder: Climate-U Network Conference Abstracts Submission✨
Time is running out to join the 2025 #ClimateU Conference in Brazil. Don't miss your chance to connect with global leaders in #CimateEducation & #Sustainability. Submit your abstracts before the deadline.

[UKRI GCRF TRADE Hub @GCRF_TRADE_Hub]

Better data, more effective conservation🦜

TRADE Hub researchers surveyed live bird sales in markets across China to support conservation efforts.

Explore their results 👉 https://t.co/HF6ZNMTh5N

[chemical_tz @chemical_tz]

I once had a dream… and today, I woke up as Dr. Lubao! 🎓💪
I’m beyond excited to share that I’ve officially passed my PhD Viva! 🎓💪 Cc @GCRF @GCRFstandrews @UStAResearch @univofstandrews
@urithiwetutz @StAndrewsMusic @dickybates2 @IchumbakiE

[RAEngGlobal @RAEngGlobal]

We are pleased to reveal the eight new projects that have been awarded seed funding from our ‘Frontiers: Catalysing global healthcare’ event in Kenya.

#FrontiersDev seed funding awardee and 2025 #AfricaPrize shortlistee Vivian Arinaitwe is the lead for a project that will develop a standardised approach for the pre-market evaluation of medical innovations in low-resource settings in Kenya.

Delegates who attend our #FrontiersDev events can apply for seed funding for projects they develop as a result of their discussions at the event. Learn more about this project and the team: https://t.co/1b8RrB9Nxr

[APHRC @aphrc]

Urban waste is a rising challenge. To solve it, #IamAPHRC’s @ARISEHub and @UnganoTena co-created sustainable waste management solutions. Read about them at https://t.co/C4HR2dw3ec.

#WeAreAfrica #ZeroWaste #BeatWastePollution

@PamojaUK @GCRF @UKRI_News @chumo_ivy @kabariac @ndonyesarah @BlessingMberu @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

[APHRC @aphrc]

This #WorldWaterDay, we celebrate #IamAPHRC’s work in improving WASH access; strengthening communities, empowering children, and integrating hygiene in schools.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/S7MobdBN8z.

#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #WorldWaterDay2025

@ARISEHub @PamojaUK @GCRF @UKRI_News @slumchildfound @chumo_ivy @kabariac @BlessingMberu @SarahNdonye @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

[Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) @GCRF]

📰New opportunities + announcements in #ISPF's March newsletter 👇

- @UKRI_News opportunity for early career researchers on the impact of #AI
- @RAEngGlobal's 2025 #AfricaPrize shortlist
- @BritishAcademy_ awards to strengthen institutional capacity

👉https://t.co/l69HoeMWGu

[Lancaster University @LancasterUni]

Rice crops in Ghana could become more resilient to climate change, thanks to a project that brings together Lancaster environmental scientists with international partners 🌍
@innovateuk | @UKRI_News

https://t.co/uYLyTrZ6v5

[WISERD @WISERDNews]

WISERD co-director @cardiffbusiness Prof Jean Jenkins gives seminar @QUBBusiness today at 2-3pm on ‘Capturing a #Grievance: Definition, Resolution and Remedy’ – find out more and request link to join: https://t.co/PHk6TW7wzg @ESRC @GCRF #employmentrelations

[Plastic Legacy in Soil @soilplastics]

With all @GCRF @NERCscience funded #plastic projects coming to an end after 4 years, we come together this week at @Bruneluni to present main findings & discuss implications, policy & what lies ahead.
@PISCESnews @PP_Sci2Soln @SPACES__Project #3SIP2C

[RAEngGlobal @RAEngGlobal]

Today is #WorldEngineeringDay and we are thrilled to publish the Engineers for Africa Report 2025. The report highlights the critical role of engineering in Africa’s continued sustainable development and the urgent need to keep addressing capacity challenges.
Read it here: https://t.co/oUYSaGx4qD

[RAEngGlobal @RAEngGlobal]

Thank you to all who attended our #EngineeringX #TSP10 networking event last night. We heard from awardees across four continents on the impact they've had so far, ranging from increasing internet access in informal settlements, to training one million people in AI usage. Read more about TSP: https://t.co/LQS6MGXA0l

[British Council Higher Education @HEGoingGlobal]

As a partner of @SciTechgovuk’s International Science Partnerships Fund, we support UK researchers and innovators to work with their peers around the world.

Find out more about #ISPFund:
https://t.co/zNbrO52X9h

[Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) @GCRF]

📣New funding opportunities in the January International Science Partnerships Fund #ISPF newsletter 👉 https://t.co/DDUIUHJ3XH

Find out more about the @royalsociety's International Collaboration Awards for UK-South Korea research partnerships🤝🌏

[The British Academy @BritishAcademy_]

Are you interested in informing policymaking with research? We are inviting proposals related to evidence-informed policymaking in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Apply now: https://t.co/vYAIDk7dqE

[Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) @GCRF]

📣New International Science Partnerships Fund #ISPF newsletter👉https://t.co/9gW9gQTtrC

Some great opportunities for early to mid-career researchers to form partnerships with organisations in low & middle-income countries via @BritishAcademy_ Global Innovation Fellowships🤝🌍🏛️

[Rachel Tolhurst @TolhurstRachel]

Please do have a look at our report which distills learning from across 10 cities in four countries and 13 partners #Accountability #urbanhealth #equity #CBPR @GCRF @UKRI_News @LSTMnews