Call for Pre-proposals – Dutch Research Council (NWO) and National Research Foundation (NRF)
This grant funds international research consortia to integrate health into water, energy, and food systems, advancing sustainable solutions and resilience in Africa through interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (full proposal) | January 2027 (research initiative) | March 2027 (pre-proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to €700,000 (NWO) + R1,600,000 (NRF) per project over 4 years; additional funding for postdoc and doctoral student per consortia.
Summary: Supports collaborative research integrating health into the Water, Energy, and Food nexus, enabling international consortia to address sustainability and health risks, especially in Africa.
Key Information: This is a forecasted (anticipated) call—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
This collaborative funding initiative between the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the National Research Foundation (NRF, South Africa) supports international research consortia working at the intersection of water, energy, and food (WEF) systems, with a special emphasis on integrating health components. The program aims to foster scientific and societal impact by addressing the interconnections between WEF systems, the socio-ecological environment, and human health. Projects should contribute to sustainable transformations, resilience to pandemics and crises, and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative encourages inclusion of case studies and partners from African countries participating in the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI).
