Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) - gender-based violence (GBV) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is inviting applications for innovative research that focuses specifically on gender-based violence (GBV) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. This new funding stream is introduced in recognition of the unique risks, barriers, and opportunities for addressing GBV in STEM fields within HEIs in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

 Grant Value and Duration

• Level of award: $40,000 up to $100,000
• Period of award: 12-18 months in length

 Eligibility

• Be led by low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)-based organisations, universities, or research institutions.

 Application Due Date:

11 August 2025, at 11:59 PM South African Time

 For more information on the call, kindly  visit: https://www.svri.org/svri-grant-2026-gbv-in-higher-education-institutions-with-a-focus-on-stem/

 All interested person(s) are to communicate their intention to submit an application to RID Grants Management Office at rid-grantsmgt@ug,edu.gh