We encourage African mental health researchers and scientists to apply for the 2024 African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Mental Health Data Prize Africa.
When is Application Deadline:
30th July, 2024
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Tell Me About the Award:
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) together with our partner, Wellcome, aims to drive a transformative change in areas related to anxiety, depression and psychosis. This Data Prize initiative aims to attract a critical mass of diverse African participants, who will subsequently be invited to participate in multidisciplinary projects to understand and to develop new solutions that can address mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis and the related role of data or evidence in the process.
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The project aims to understand what works in preventing, treating and managing anxiety, depression and psychosis and to drive a transformative change in the African context in ways prioritized by the people who experience these problems.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Mental health research, particularly focusing on anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
Type:
Research grant and prize competition.
Who can Apply for the APHRC Mental Health Data Prize Africa?
Mental health researchers, scientists, and data scientists across Africa.
How are Applicants Selected?
Applicants are selected through a competitive process involving:
– Review of eligibility and selection criteria.
– Selection panel and advisory board evaluation.
– Multidisciplinary team formation and proposal development.
– Final selection of 5 to 10 teams for the prize money.
Which Countries are Eligible?
All African countries.
Where will Award be Taken?
The research and activities will be conducted across various locations in Africa.
How Many Awards?
5 to 10 multidisciplinary teams will receive the prize money.
What is the Benefit of the APHRC Mental Health Data Prize Africa?
– Funding for mental health research projects.
– Capacity building in data science and mental health research.
– Development of scalable and data-driven mental health solutions tailored to the African context.
– Increased collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The award and associated projects will span a 12-month period.
How to Apply for the APHRC Mental Health Data Prize Africa:
Applicants can apply by following the detailed instructions provided in the call for capacity-building program registration and the subsequent release of the RFP. Note that the detail descriptions of the RFP, the scope of the work, thematic areas, eligibility and evaluation criteria, review process, selection panel and notification of the award procedure will be communicated very soon.
Key Dates
Call for capacity building program registration
22nd December,2023
Orientations and Q and A session for registered applicants
5th February,2024
Launch capacity building program
9th February,2024
Start team building and match making
15th March,2024
Release RFP
1st July,2024
Deadline for submissions
30th July,2024
Final Announcement
30 September,2024
Visit Award Webpage for Details:
For more information, please visit the [APHRC Mental Health Data Prize Africa webpage](#).
