The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), with support from Pfizer, is giving grants for projects that help fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa.
The goal of the antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is to support projects that promote the correct use of antibiotics and other medicines so they work better for patients and slow down resistance. This is part of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global plan to fight AMR.
Projects should help strengthen AMS (antimicrobial stewardship) practices in hospitals, clinics, and communities. This could mean training health workers, improving how medicines are given, or setting up systems to guide good antibiotic use.
You can also apply if your project works on improving rules and systems for AMS, making it easier to get and use antibiotics wisely, tracking and sharing AMR data, or using new tools to help doctors choose the right treatment.
Other focus areas
- Research and innovation in AMR
- Filling gaps in medical guidelines
- Creating models for steady antibiotic supply
- Measuring how well AMS works
- Involving patients in creating solutions, especially in rural and underserved places.
The projects should bring together different people and groups, such as hospitals, universities, government agencies, and community organizations—because AMR is a big problem that needs teamwork.
Who can apply?
- To apply, you must be based in Sub-Saharan Africa, and your work must take place in that region.
- Individuals, organizations, and institutions can apply, including universities, NGOs, research centers, and community-based groups.
- Preference will be given to projects that involve strong partnerships with other relevant groups, either within your own organization or between different organizations, sectors, or even across African countries.
Funding and other benefits
- Each selected project can receive up to US $100,000.
- The total budget is $400,000, which will be shared among 4 to 6 projects.
- Funding will cover work done over a period of two years
- The grant can support pilot projects that may grow into bigger programs in the future.
When and how to apply
Applications are open till October 4, 2025. Click HERE to begin. For more opportunity stories, join our readers’ WhatsApp group.
The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), with Pfizer's support, offers grants to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa.
The initiative aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) global plan to curb AMR by encouraging the prudent use of antibiotics.
Projects are encouraged to enhance Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) practices in hospitals, clinics, and communities through training, medication management, and strategic implementation of antibiotic use guidelines.
Eligible projects can focus on advancing AMS regulations, systems for optimal antibiotic access and use, data monitoring and dissemination on AMR, and innovative tools for precise treatment selection.
Other focal areas include research in AMR, medical guideline enhancement, stable antibiotic supply models, AMS effectiveness metrics, and patient collaboration in solution creation, particularly in rural and underserved regions.
Applicants must reside and operate in Sub-Saharan Africa, encompassing individuals, organizations, and institutions like universities, NGOs, and community groups.
Strong partnerships within or beyond organizational and national borders are favored. Selected projects will receive funding up to $100,000, with a total budget of $400,000 distributed among 4 to 6 projects over two years. Applications are accepted until October 4, 2025.
