SAMRC Self-initiated Research Grants 2023

South African Medical Research Council is offering SAMRC Self-initiated Research Grants,  to early-career researchers and mid-level and established researchers in selected priority health areas.

Eligibility criteria:

• Postgraduate students are ineligible to apply.
• Applicants of SAMRC Self-initiated Research Grants, who are early-stage investigators must meet the following requirements:
• At least MBChB, BDS, BChD or PhD
• 1-5 years of research experience since completion of Ph.D., BDS, BChD or MBChB
• Obtained a commitment from the host institution/university
• Mid-level and established researchers should fulfill the following requirements:
• Must have at least MBChB, BDS, BChD or PhD
• More than 5 years of research experience  since completion of Ph.D., BDS, BChD or MBChB – particularly PI or study coordinator on at least 3 studies
• Should be permanent employment or be in a long-term contract in an established academic post and be salaried by the research institution/university

Documents required:

• SIR Grant Online Application
• SIR Grant Approval Form
• CV in a maximum of 5 pages along with a biographical sketch
• Ethics Clearance Certificate or a letter mentioning that the proposal is submitted to the institution’s Ethics Committee
• If an Ethics approval certificate is not required, a letter from the institution explaining why it's not required
• SIR Grant Reviewer Nomination Form
• SIR Grant Budget Form
• SIR Milestone Table.