DREAM 4 Health CfP 2026 Pre-Launch & 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.