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Research proposals for health systems improvement are selected Versão em português
FAPESP, Confap and MRC announce result of call for proposals. The aim is to improve policies for vulnerable communities in Brazil (photo: MRC)
FAPESP announces the result of a call for proposals launched in collaboration with the Medical Research Council (MRC), United Kingdom, and the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs), articulated by the National Council of State Funding Agencies (CONFAP).
Two collaborative projects between researchers from Brazil and researchers from the United Kingdom will be funded. The aim is to improve health policy and systems for vulnerable communities in Brazil.
The UK participation happens under the Newton Fund Programme.
Selected proposals:
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Strengthening the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the health system in Brazil |
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Processo / Grant number |
2017/50358-0 |
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Acordo / Agreement |
Newton Fund, Confap, MRC |
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Pesq. Resp. / PI |
Christina May Moran de Brito |
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Pesq. Resp. Ext. / PI abroad |
Hannah Kuper |
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Instit.Exterior / Instit. abroad |
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine |
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Instit. sede / Host Institution |
Faculdade de Medicina / USP |
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How is the current crisis reshaping Brazil's health system? Strengthening health workforce and provision of services in São Paulo and Maranhão |
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Processo / Grant number |
2017/50356-7 |
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Acordo / Agreement |
Newton Fund, Confap, MRC |
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Pesq. Resp. / PI |
Mario Scheffer |
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Pesq. Resp. Ext. / PI abroad |
Giuliano Russo |
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Instit.Exterior / Instit. abroad |
Queen Mary University of London |
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Instit. sede / Host Institution |
Faculdade de Medicina / USP |
The call for proposals is available at www.fapesp.br/en/11088.