Research resources

Funding

Find current funding opportunities for research at Wits.

Prevention and Intervention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

Funder: National Institutes of Health · Opportunity type: Grant

Supports planning research for prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and interventions for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders across the lifespan. Studies should prepare the eviden...

Opens
2025-01-16
Deadline
2026-10-16
Funding amount
Up to USD 450,000 in direct costs over 3 years; maximum USD 225,000 per year
Call status
Closed
Last checked
2026-09-19

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)

Funder: National Institutes of Health · Opportunity type: Research funding opportunity

Supports mentored postdoctoral research training that prepares promising researchers for independent careers in health-related science. Training and mentorship must fit the mission...

Opens
2025-07-08
Deadline
2026-12-08
Call status
Open
Last checked
2026-09-19

Screening and Functional Validation of Genomic Variants Associated with Human Congenital Anomalies (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Funder: National Institutes of Health · Opportunity type: Research funding opportunity

Supports screening and functional validation of genetic variants associated with congenital anomalies. Projects may combine computational analysis, animal models and laboratory sys...

Opens
2025-01-05
Deadline
2026-10-05
Funding amount
Up to USD 499,999 in direct costs per year
Call status
Closed
Last checked
2026-09-19

Supporting Research Community Training Grants 2027

Funder: Association of Commonwealth Universities · Opportunity type: Research capacity grant

Funds staff at ACU member universities to organize and deliver training for early- and mid-career researchers, including doctoral candidates, to build essential career skills.

Opens
2027-01-27
Deadline
2027-03-31
Funding amount
Up to GBP 2,000
Call status
Upcoming
Last checked
2026-09-19

Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Multilateral Research Call advancing Africa's Science, Technology and Innovation priorities

Funder: International Development Research Centre · Opportunity type: Collaborative research grant

Funds collaborative, multi-country research projects that advance Africa's science, technology and innovation priorities and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development acr...

Deadline
2026-09-25
Funding amount
CAD 50,000 to 300,000 per consortium member
Call status
Closed
Last checked
2026-09-19

Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Funder: National Institutes of Health · Opportunity type: Research funding opportunity

Supports studies using existing invasive human brain recording and stimulation opportunities to investigate neural circuits relevant to mental health. Projects should address focus...

Opens
2025-01-16
Deadline
2026-10-16
Funding amount
Up to USD 275,000 in direct costs over 2 years; maximum USD 200,000 per year
Call status
Closed
Last checked
2026-09-19