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The DiTi call will support collaborative projects developing novel diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases, with a particular focus on the tropical healthcare setting.

Technologies in scope include:

  • New diagnostic tools and devices
  • Platform technologies
  • Digital health solutions
  • Cross-cutting innovations addressing diseases of high burden in LMICs

The call aims to utilise pre-existing resources in each Oxford site. Projects can span from early-stage prototyping to validation towards clinical implementation, particularly those that will benefit from on-the-ground testing in relevant patient populations and global health settings.

Activities NOT supported by DiTi

  • Discovery research such as identification or discovery of targets
  • Exploratory science without pre-existing background data
  • Candidate screening stage
  • Mechanisms of action as a standalone project
  • Fundamental sciences work

The funding will not also not support: Staff between posts/funding (i.e. as “bridging” funds), or D.Phil/PhD studentships; Continuation of pre-existing research grants.