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
Network Membership Requirement
Please be reminded that Network Membership is a mandatory requirement for all those named on funding applications (lead applicant and all co-applicants). Membership applications can take up to four weeks for processing so please ensure all applicants on funding calls have submitted membership applications by 15 May 2025.
