Anticipatory call for proposals for research teams — Adolescents Thrive: African Adolescents Bolstered through Local Evidence (AABLE)

Scope

This call for proposals will support implementation research that addresses challenges in adolescent sexual and reproductive health in 13 African countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 

 Projects must align with one of the following four priority themes: 

• Theme 1: Service Delivery Models 

• Theme 2: Social, Economic, or Multisectoral Policy Interventions 

• Theme 3: Data and Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) 

• Theme 4: Digital Health Technologies 

Up to eight grants, each with a maximum value of CAD692,000 will be awarded for a period of up to 30 months, including all research activities and the submission of the final report. Selected projects are anticipated to begin on November 1, 2025. 

Eligibility

Research teams from the selected African countries, working on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights. The teams need to meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the call.  

More details

For more information, please consult the detailed Call for Proposals and the Frequently Asked Questions.

If you have any questions about this call, please contact the AABLE team at globalhealth@idrc.ca before July 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. 

Following the launch of the call for proposals, IDRC will organize an information session to address any queries from potential applicants. This will take place on July 3, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. EDT. Click here to join the session.