SVRI Data to Evidence Grant 2027: Knowledge for Action to End Violence Against Women and Child Sexual Violence

Who can apply

• Researchers based in low- and middle-income countries
• Universities based in low- and middle-income countries
• Research institutions based in low- and middle-income countries
• Non-governmental organisations based in low- and middle-income countries
• Research teams led from eligible LMIC institutions
• Early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to lead or meaningfully participate

Focus areas

• Violence against women
• Child sexual violence
• Gender-based violence
• Secondary data analysis
• Violence prevention and response
• Gender inequality
• Evidence for policy and practice
• Research translation
• Ethical violence research
• Early-career research capacity
• Data-driven decision-making
• Research dissemination

Requirements

• The lead applicant must be based at a university, research institution or non-governmental organisation in a low- or middle-income country.
• Independent consultants and individuals without an institutional affiliation are not eligible.
• Applicants affiliated with for-profit companies are not eligible.
• The proposal must use an existing dataset rather than collect new primary data.
• The dataset must be ethically sourced.
• The applicant must have the necessary approval and permission to access and use the proposed dataset.
• The proposal must present a focused and clearly defined research question that can be answered through secondary data analysis.
• Applicants must demonstrate familiarity with secondary data analysis and the scope, structure and limitations of the proposed dataset.
• The proposal must clearly identify the evidence gap being addressed.
• The findings must contribute to policy, practice or the evidence base on violence against women and/or child sexual violence in an LMIC context.
• The lead applicant must not currently hold another active SVRI research grant.
• The lead applicant must not have previously received an SVRI research grant.
• Institutions that previously held an SVRI grant may apply where that grant is no longer active.
• Projects must be completed within a maximum of 12 months.
• Institutional overhead may not exceed 15% of the total budget.
• Primary data collection is not an eligible expense.

Application steps

• Review the official SVRI Data to Evidence Grant 2027 Request for Proposals, Application Guidelines and FAQ.
• Confirm that the lead researcher and host institution meet the LMIC eligibility requirements.
• Identify an existing ethically sourced dataset relevant to violence against women or child sexual violence.
• Secure the necessary permission and approval to use the proposed dataset.
• Develop a focused secondary-analysis research question addressing an important evidence gap.
• Prepare a realistic research plan, 12-month timeline and dissemination strategy.
• Prepare the project budget within the US$30,000–50,000 funding range.
• Ensure institutional overhead does not exceed 15% of the total budget.
• Register on Proposal Central if you do not already have an account.
• Complete the online application in English, French or Spanish.
• Submit the complete application through Proposal Central by 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM South African time.