Catalyst Pump-Priming Projects

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.

Four glass jars filled, from the left, with increasing amounts of money and a plant gradually growing

The catalyst funds available for projects up to £50,000 for a maximum of 6 months duration. 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 Funding flyer (PDF, 1.11MB) to circulate and/or display within your organisation.

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