Global Research Translation Award (GRTA)

The aim of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) was to support cutting-edge research and innovation that addressed the global issues affecting developing countries. The Global Research Translation Award (GRTA) was developed as part of the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Innovation and Commercialisation Programme. Its aim was to fast-track promising research findings into real-world solutions. These included practical tools and commercial opportunities for products and services that could be used by local communities to help make their lives and environments healthier, safer and more sustainable.

The Global Research Translation Award (GRTA) was a £1.36 million initiative developed to help tackle health, nutrition, education and environment issues in developing countries. In total, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded £14.8 million to 18 international partnerships between UK Higher Education Institutions and organisations from across low- and middle-income countries.