Mapping regional funding for COVID-19 research in the Asia-Pacific region.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R) is a network of funders supporting research on infectious diseases of epidemic/pandemic potential. GloPID-R is establishing regional hubs to strengthen stakeholder engagement particularly among low-income and middle-income countries. The first pilot hub, led from Republic of Korea (South Korea), has been launched in the Asia-Pacific region, a region highly prone to outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases. We present findings of mapping research undertaken in support of the hub's development.

Methods

We analysed five COVID-19 research databases in September 2022 to identify research funders and intermediary funding sources supporting research in infectious diseases in the Asia-Paci

SUBMITTER: Antonio E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10632820 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature