International Growth Centre (IGC): full call for proposal
Forecasted
The International Growth Centre (IGC) by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office funds research and policy partnerships to foster sustainable economic growth in developing countries.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Pre-qualification submission deadline (1:00pm BST, projected) | June 2027: Full proposal submission deadline (1:00pm BST, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £20.3 million total over 2.5 years (Sep 2026–Mar 2029); typical annual budget ~£7M; extensions possible.
Summary: Funds research and policy initiatives to drive sustainable, inclusive economic growth in low- and middle-income countries, with emphasis on local partnerships and policy impact.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be not-for-profit; for-profit entities may only join as downstream partners in consortia.
Description
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is launching the next phase of its flagship International Growth Centre (IGC) programme, supporting world-class research and actionable policy advice to foster economic growth in developing countries. This phase (Sep 2026–Mar 2029) focuses on translating research into policy, fostering sustainable local partnerships, mainstreaming gender and inclusion, and building a pathway to long-term financial independence for the IGC.
The programme seeks innovative delivery models, with a strong emphasis on local leadership, co-creation with policymakers, and responsiveness to real-world reform opportunities. Research funded under this call must be policy-relevant, support economic transformation and productivity, and be accessible to researchers in low- and middle-income countries.
