Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Sub-Saharan African Region

The ISID, in partnership with Pfizer, invites proposals focusing on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) to tackle the critical public health threat of antimicrobial resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative aims to develop and implement effective strategies that enhance antibiotic stewardship and combat AMR challenges in the region.

Overview

• Funding of up to $100,000 for individual projects.
• A total budget of $400,000 available to support 4-6 projects.
• Opportunities for project outcomes to be published in ISID’s Open Access journals.
• Potential for project showcases at international congresses, such as the upcoming ICID.

Priority Areas

• Strengthening AMS practices: Enhancing appropriate antibiotic use in healthcare and community settings.
• Regulatory reinforcement: Developing centralized AMS support structures within health systems.
• Improved access to antibiotics: Ensuring rational use of both new and existing antibiotics.
• Enhanced AMR surveillance: Establishing effective data sharing systems.
• Advancements in diagnostics: Supporting evidence-based treatment decisions.
• Promoting R&D: Encouraging innovations in AMR studies.
• Sustainable antibiotic models: Developing effective production and supply frameworks.
• Co-creation with patients: Raising awareness about AMR among underserved populations.

Timeline

• Proposal Due Date: October 4, 2025
• Review of Full Proposals: October 2025
• Notification Date: October-November 2025
• Grant Distribution: December 2025
• Project Duration: January 2026 - December 2027

Eligibility & Requirements

• Applicants must be based in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Eligible entities include academic institutions, NGOs, governments, and intergovernmental organizations focused on AMR.
• Collaboration with relevant partners (e.g., universities, hospitals) is encouraged.
• Local grassroots organizations targeting vulnerable populations are prioritized.
• Proposals will be evaluated based on their relevance to the objectives, clarity of implementation plans, sustainability, and the inclusion of inter-institutional partnerships.

How to Submit

• Please go to www.cybergrants.com/pfizer/QI and sign in.
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• Click the “Start A New Quality Improvement Grant Application” button.

Please note: Full RFP is attached in the "More Information" section of this page. Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.