Thanzi la Onse is funded through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF); a five-year £1.5 billion funding stream, announced as part of the UK government’s 2015 spending review. It forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance commitment, to support cutting-edge research which addresses the problems faced by developing countries.
The fund, to be administered through delivery partners including Research Councils and national academies, aims to address global challenges through interdisciplinary research. It will strengthen capability for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries, and pave the way for agile responses to emergencies and opportunities.
