External Research Grants

Expanding research horizons through national and international funding opportunities and collaborative partnerships.

About External Research Grants

External Research Grants are funded by national and international agencies, development partners, universities, and donor organizations. CIMC encourages and supports faculty members and researchers to secure external funding that strengthens research capacity, fosters international collaboration, and contributes to global health knowledge.

Sources of External Funding

Government and public sector research funding agencies

International research councils and donor organizations

Universities and academic research collaborations

NGOs and global health initiatives

Industry-sponsored and collaborative research programs

Multilateral and development partner funding schemes

Support from CIMC & DIAR

  • • Identification of suitable funding opportunities
  • • Facilitation of national & international collaboration
  • • Proposal review and institutional endorsement
  • • Ethical clearance through IERB
  • • Grant administration and compliance support
  • • Monitoring, reporting, and dissemination assistance

Application & Compliance Process

Opportunity Identification

Researchers identify suitable calls with support from DIAR.

Ethical & Institutional Clearance

All proposals must receive IERB approval and institutional endorsement.

Grant Management & Reporting

CIMC supports financial management, reporting, and compliance.

Connect Research with Global Opportunities

External Research Grants help CIMC researchers collaborate globally and generate high-impact scientific outcomes.