Integrated Research Partnerships for Malaria Control in Africa, IPMA, is committed to the global effort to eliminate the burden of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. IPMA fosters partnerships for integrated research across malaria-endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Integrated research requires systems thinking; collaboration across disciplines, sectors and regions; multi-stakeholder engagement; and sensitivity to social equity and environmental sustainability. The complexity of these challenges currently outpaces the existing capacities of research teams, especially in regions most affected by malaria.

 

Through this call, IDRC will support the formation and consolidation of multi-national, multi-disciplinary research teams in high transmission and high-burden countries of sub-Saharan Africa. The granted teams will develop research; build collaboration and alliances; create advocacy ;and leverage funds for integrated malaria research and control. Granted teams will work toward a balanced mix of these outcome domains.

 

This competition entails a two-stage peer-reviewed selection process. Applying teams are invited to submit a concept note that will be peer-reviewed. Up to six concept notes will be retained in a shortlist. Shortlisted teams will be invited to prepare a full proposal. Full proposals will be peer-reviewed and up to three of these will be awarded IPMA Grants.