ICRU Small Research Grants — Call for Proposals
A joint initiative of Association of Anesthesiologists of Uganda & Intensive Care Registry of Uganda (ICRU)
Issued 22 July 2026

Small Research Grants for Critical Care.

The Intensive Care Registry of Uganda (ICRU) network, under AAU and in collaboration with the Critical Care Africa Asia network — funded by the Wellcome Trust — is calling for research proposals that strengthen critical care practice, patient outcomes, and health systems across Uganda.

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Grants available
20M
UGX total fund
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Documents required
Dec '26
Project completion
Application window closes 14 August 2026 · 5:00 PM
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About the call

Evidence at the bedside, built into the registry.

Projects must be linked to the Intensive Care Registry of Uganda and aim to improve patient care, strengthen health systems, and advance evidence-based critical care practice. There is no fixed budget ceiling — applicants should propose costs that are appropriate and clearly justified for the scope of their project.

All funded research must be completed before the end of 2026, so proposals should be scoped realistically against that timeline from the outset.

Call vitals
ProgrammeICRU Small Research Grants
FunderWellcome Trust
NetworkCritical Care Africa Asia
Total funds20,000,000 UGX
Awards expectedUp to 3 grants
Deadline14 Aug 2026, 5PM
What the grant covers

From data to dissemination.

Data collection & analysis
Instruments, tools, and statistical support
Field activities
On-site work tied to the registry
Research implementation
Delivering the study as designed
Manuscript development
Writing and publication costs
Conference presentation
Sharing findings with the field
Who can apply

Membership pathways.

AAU or ICRU network members
Direct eligibility — no additional sign-off required.
Nurses & allied health professionals
Explicitly encouraged to apply.
Non-AAU-member applicants
Must be supported by a mentor or supervisor who is an active AAU member.
Application checklist

Four documents, tap to track your progress.

Cover letter 1 page
States the topic of your concept or proposal.
Curriculum vitae Max 2 pages
Up-to-date CV for the applicant.
Personal statement 1 page
Your motivation and fit for the grant.
Research concept & budget 2 pages
Concept note including a justified budget.
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Submission

Where to send it.

Submit by email

Submission is strictly by email — no other channels are accepted.
Copy your application to:

Questions?

Alice Nuwagira
ICRU Administrator
● ICRU Small Research Grants Programme — Call issued 22 July 2026 Deadline: 14 August 2026, 5:00 PM