SVRI Grant–GBV in Higher Education Institutions with a Focus on STEM

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is pleased to announce an additional funding envelope as part of the 2025–26 grant cycle, focusing specifically on gender-based violence (GBV) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

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Priority Areas
  • Involve multidisciplinary, cross-sectoral consortia.
  • Demonstrate strong local partnerships and institutional buy-in.
  • Adopt feminist, intersectional, and rights-based approaches, with safe, ethical, and inclusive engagement of affected communities where appropriate.
  • Provide a clear breakdown of responsibilities for consortium proposals, ensuring equitable partnerships and including an expert in VAW/VAC research.
Funding Information
  • Open Grant:
    • – Grant Value: $40,000 – $100,000
    • – Duration: 12–18 months
  • GBV in HEIs (STEM-focused) Grant:
    • – Grant Value: $40,000 – $100,000
    • – Duration: 12–24 months
Eligibility:
  • Be led by low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)-based organisations, universities, or research institutions.
  • Build on existing evidence, outlining a clear gap in the field, outlining how the research will strengthen policy, practice, or methodology in the field.

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