Catalyst Project Funding

Catalyst funding for pump-priming projects is available to support collaborations between Network members in bacterial vaccinology to explore new approaches and strategies to advance their vaccines in partnership with LMICs and industry, and acquire the data to support substantive funding applications. 

BactiVac aims to fund a diversified portfolio of projects to catalyse research in bacterial vaccinology.

The catalyst funds are flexible, typically up to £70,000 GBP and aim to provide deliverables within six months post-award.

Projects are required to align to one of the following: 

• Focus on pathogens with outbreak potential
• Tackle the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenge

Additionally, priority will be given to projects that:

• Target the pre-clinical/clinical bottleneck
• Generate novel partnerships between UK, Industry, LMIC partners
• Demonstrate a clear plan for future funding potential
• Confirm that research governance is already in place

How to apply

Applicants will need to be members of the Network to be eligible to apply. The allocation of funding will be decided by the Network Management Oversight Board (PDF, 210KB).

Follow us @BactiVac using the hashtag #BactiVacFunding. You can also download BactiVac Catalyst Project Funding flyer (PDF, 400KB) to circulate and/or display within your organisation.

Pump-priming projects supported in previous rounds of funding are highlighted in 'Funded Work'. 

Download the Catalyst Project Funding Application Form (DOC, 289KB)

Download the Catalyst Project Funding Due Diligence Questionnaire (DOC, 259KB)

Read the Catalyst Project Funding Guidance Notes (PDF, 303KB)

Read the FAQ Guide for Catalyst Project Funding (PDF, 249KB)

Read the Top Tips for a Top Application (PDF, 241KB)

Read the Standard BactiVac Terms and Conditions* (PDF, 656KB)

Read the Standard BactiVac DHSC Terms* (PDF, 574KB)

* Both these Terms may apply. Terms and Conditions are subject to change