Objective

To strengthen the capacity of humanitarian actors to understand and strategically engage with complex decision-making environments by analysing political dynamics, institutional norms, informal power relations, and behavioural factors that influence humanitarian decisions.

Deadline

August 08, 2025

Eligibility criteria

• Legally registered organisation
• Open to NGOs, research centres, academic institutions, and private entities
• Demonstrated experience in applied research, policy analysis, humanitarian systems, stakeholder engagement
• Ability to deliver two clear outputs: a mapping of decision-making structures and a practical learning tool

Eligible countries

No geographic restrictions. Research may focus on humanitarian contexts in East Africa and the Middle East.

Project duration

From September 2025 to January 2026

Grant amount

Up to £40,000 GBP

Contact

No direct contact listed; all information is available on the website below.

Additional information

The research must build on existing literature, include co-design sessions with grantees, and align with Elrha’s Research for Impact Framework. Ethical, inclusive and collaborative approaches are expected.

For more information, visit UKHIH.