PUMP PRIMING ROUND 7

We are delighted to announce that funds have been allocated for new HIC-Vac pump priming projects.

The closing date for applications is at midday on Friday 26^th April 2024.

We invite proposals for initiatives that are ready to start and that align with the HIC-Vac Network’s objectives. Projects should lead to relevant and useful data for the human infection challenge field, ideally capitalising on existing data or samples that will support a larger grant application.

The application form and guidance are available to download using the links below. Please read the guidance carefully before completing the application.

Please take note of the following:

• All projects must be completed and fully spent by 30^th Sept 2025.
• All UK-based costs will be covered at 80% FEC; overseas high-income country costs will be covered at 100%, excluding indirect costs; and LMIC-based costs will be covered at 100% FEC, including indirect costs.
• Grants are available for projects of £50,000 – £100,000 (at FEC), but applications for close to the maximum amount (£100,000) will require exceptional justification of costs requested.

Key dates

21^st February 2024: Call launch

26^th April 2024 (midday): Deadline for submission of proposals

17^th May 2024: Notification of successful proposals

17^th July – 1^st  October 2024: Project start date

30^th September 2025: Latest project end date and final date to incur expenditure

Guidance and application form