What is GCRF?
GCRF is known as Global Challenges Research Fund which supports cutting-edge research that address the challenges faced by developing countries. GCRF aims to strengthen the capability for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries, providing an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need.
As part of UK’s Official Development Assistance Strategy, £1.5 billion fund was announced by the UK Government in late 2015. The Strategy aims to:
- Promote challenge-led disciplinary and interdisciplinary research
- Strengthen capacity for research, innovation and knowledge exchange in the UK and developing countries
- Provide an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need
Three challenges area of GCRF
GCRF's vision for change
Equitable Access to Sustainable Development
- secure and resilient food systems
- sustainable health and well being
- inclusive and equitable quality education
- clean air, water and sanitation
- affordable, reliable, sustainable energy
Sustainable Economies and Societies
- sustainable livelihoods supported by inclusive economic growth & innovation
- action on short-term environmental shocks & long-term environmental change
- sustainable cities and communities
- sustainable production and consumption of materials and other resources
Human Rights, Good Governance and Social Justice
- understand and respond effectively to forced displacement and multiple refugee crisis
- reduce conflict and promote peace, justice and humanitarian action
- reduce poverty and inequality, including gender inequalities
