Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in sub-Saharan Africa – Full Application

Social Justice
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Deadlines

Academic Unit: Inquire with unit

Memorial Deadline: Friday 23rd, April 2027

External Deadline: Sunday 2nd, May 2027


Description

The Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANeSA) initiative is issuing a preannouncement of an upcoming two-stage funding opportunity. The call of Letters of Interest is expected to launch on June 29, 2026. The initiative will support up to six additional Implementation Research Teams, with grants of up to CAD 1.2 million each. Up to 12 teams will be invited to submit full proposals in the second stage.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are foundational to people living full, healthy lives in ways that enable them to contribute to prosperous, equitable and sustainable societies. Across the life course, when people can access quality SRHR information and services and have decision-making power to exercise their rights, they can effectively contribute to their wellbeing and that of their families and communities. Respect for SRHR, along with improved access to and delivery of SRHR services, brings both immediate and long-term benefits for health, particularly for reducing inequitable impacts of sexually transmitted infections. It also improves other aspects of life, including education, employment, livelihoods and access to resources such as land, credit and social capital. 

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  • Deadline for Submission of Letter of Interest: August 23, 2026
  • Successful Applicants Notified: December 18, 2026
  • Proposal Development Workshop: February 9-11, 2027
  • Call for Full Proposal Launch: February 12, 2027
  • Deadline for Submission of Full Proposal: May 2, 2027

Funding Sources

Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
Global Affairs Canada
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)



This opportunity was posted by: RGCS

Last modified: June 17, 2026