DREAM 4 Health Call for Proposals 2026 | Pre-Launch Announcement & Webinar

The Developing Research Excellence and Mentorship in Southeast Asia (SEA DREAM) Programme, led by the SEAMEO Secretariat in partnership with Wellcome and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO), will invest USD 52 million to support at least eight Southeast Asian–led, multi-country research consortia over five years through the DREAM 4 Health Call for Proposals, launching in January 2026. Through this open call, SEA DREAM aims to advance high-quality, collaborative research that addresses Southeast Asia’s most pressing health challenges, while strengthening regional research ecosystems through equitable partnerships, mentorship, and capacity building for the next generation of research leaders. This webinar is the DREAM 4 Health Call for Proposals 2026 Pre-Launch Announcement, introducing the funding opportunity and covering: Programme overview, Thematic priorities, Application process, Evaluation criteria, and Preliminary application requirements. Time Stamps 00:01:10 – Opening Remarks 00:06:07 – Partnership Remarks 00:10:12 – Partnership Remarks 00:13:51 – Announcing DREAM 4 Health CfP 2026 00:21:59 – Programme Overview 00:26:41 – Consortium & Personnel Requirements 00:36:55 – Thematic Priorities 00:42:36 – Application Process 00:49:06 – Evaluation Criteria 00:58:51 – Preliminary Application Requirements 01:06:30 – Summary & Recommendations 01:07:47 – Q&A Session 01:31:30 – Closing Remarks The funding call will launch in January 2026. Learn more: https://www.sea-dream.org/