Project scope
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.