Pem-Davila Foundation

ASRPA-PSGH Innovation & Research Seed Grants Program

A joint initiative of Academic, Social, Research Pharmacists Association (ASRPA), Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) and the Pem-Davila Foundation

Before You Apply

About the Program

The ASRPA-PSGH Innovation & Research Seed Grants Program provides seed funding of GHS 20,000 per project to support early-career pharmacists, pharmacy students, and academic-practice teams with high-potential research or innovation ideas. Funded projects run for 9 to 12 months.

Who Should Apply

You are eligible if you are:

Part of an academic-practice collaborative team

An early-career pharmacist (1-8 years post PhD)

A final-year or postgraduate pharmacy student

Priority Tracks

Applications must fall under one of the following:

Pharmacy Practice, Public Health & Systems Innovation.

Basic & Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences

Translational & Clinical Pharmacy Research

What You Will Get

Beyond funding, successful applicants receive:

Support for scalability and real-world impact

Structured mentorship throughout the project

Capacity-building workshops

How to Apply

  1. Read these instructions carefully before starting
  2. Prepare your proposal following the prescribed structure (Max. 2 pages)
    • Title of Proposed Project
    • Proposal Summary (Technical and Lay Summaries 300 words each)
    • Problem Statement What challenge or gap does this project or need address? Why does it matter? 
    • Objectives Two to three specific things the applicant aims to achieve with the grant. 
    • Proposed Activities/Methods What will the applicant actually do with the funding? Step by step. 
    • Expected Outcomes What will change or be produced as a result? How will it benefit the applicant and others? 
    • Timeline Fill out the table in the portal
    • Budget Breakdown A simple table containing items, costs and brief justifications for each budget line
    • Font: Arial, minimum 11 pt, 1.15 line spacing
  3. Ensure your proposed project falls under one of the three priority tracks
  4. Complete the online application form in full
  5. Attach all required supporting documents
    • CV/Resume (Max. 2 pages)
    • Letter of support from institution. This should confirm affiliation and Early Career status of main applicant
    • Budget file
  6. Submit before the deadline

Applications open: June 01, 2026

Applications close: August 01, 2026 Time: 23:59 pm

Important Notes

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

Only one application per individual or team is permitted per cycle

Send all queries to [email protected]

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