Applications Opening 1 March Every Year: APACPH Multi-Country Research Grant

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The Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) invites eligible researchers from APACPH member institutions to prepare for the upcoming 2027 APACPH Multi-Country Research Grant application cycle.

With funding of up to USD 15,000, this initiative supports collaborative public health research among institutions across the Asia-Pacific region. The grant aims to strengthen international academic exchange, build research capacity, and advance public health practice, education and policy through cross-country collaboration.

Grant Details

  • Maximum funding: USD 15,000
  • Research duration: Up to 12 months
  • Extension: Optional one-year no-cost extension
  • Research collaboration: Institutions from at least three different countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Applicants must be from APACPH member institutions.
  • Membership fees must have been paid for the last three years, including the current year.
  • Research must involve institutions from at least three different countries.
  • Individual applicants and non-members are not eligible.
  • Applicants must be early- to mid-career researchers (within 10 years of obtaining their PhD). Established researchers are not eligible.

Each member institution may receive funding for only one research project. An individual researcher may submit only one proposal per year and must not hold an active APACPH grant.

Research Scope

Broad and multidisciplinary public health research topics are welcome, including:

  • Population health
  • Health systems and policy
  • Environmental and occupational health
  • Global health
  • Health promotion and disease prevention
  • Public health education and workforce development
  • Emerging public health challenges

Expected Research Outcomes

Research proposals must address at least one of the following outcomes:

  • Presentation of findings at the annual APACPH Conference
  • Publications in international journals (e.g., APJPH)
  • White papers
  • Capacity building
  • Human capital development
  • Public health programs or interventions

Application Timeline

Applications follow the annual schedule:

  • 1 March: Applications open
  • 31 May: Full proposal submission deadline
  • 1 September: Grant announcement

Reporting Requirements

Successful applicants are required to submit:

  • An interim progress report within 30 days after the first six months.
  • A final report within 60 days of the last day of the research.

Researchers interested in applying are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and application requirements before submitting their proposals.

For further information and application details, please visit www.apacph.org or contact the APACPH Secretariat at contact@apacph.org.

Collaborate. Innovate. Improve Public Health Across Asia-Pacific.