Faculty of Health Sciences

(https://wellcomeleap.org/visible/)

Wellcome LEAP through its VISIBLE program (VISIBLE: Women’s heart disease revealed; access the full programme announcement here) is soliciting proposals across four thrust areas:

1. Develop scalable approaches for diagnosis and monitoring of coronary microvascular disease;
2. Identify risk factors and evaluate prognosis of coronary microvascular disease endotypes;
3. Build and validate multiscale, human-relevant models of the coronary microvasculature to interrogate causal mechanisms of coronary microvascular disease; and
4. Develop treatment strategies that improve both coronary microvascular function and patient-centred outcomes by testing existing therapies in well-characterized populations that most likely will benefit.

The goal of VISIBLE is to increase the proportion of women presenting with stable angina who receive effective diagnosis and treatment for coronary microvascular disease from <1% to >80%. In so doing, the program aims to demonstrate advances capable of reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease for millions of women worldwide.

All approaches must incorporate clinically deployable implementation strategies that expand effective care for coronary microvascular disease without increasing the risk of missed diagnosis or treatment of obstructive coronary heart disease.

Eligibility 

• Researchers with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Principal Investigator.

Award details 

• Total Program Budget: US$55 million
• Individual Award Amount: Not preset; varies by proposal and is determined by project scope and review
• Funding Duration: Up to 3 years for selected projects under this program

Download the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval 

Funder deadline:

• Abstracts deadline: 09 March 2026
• Full proposal deadline: 23 April 2026

(https://www.thempsfoundation.org/news-reviews-research/2026/01/22/mps-foundation-announces-new-research-grant-opportunities-for-2026)

The MPS Foundation, a leading not-for-profit research initiative dedicated to advancing patient safety and healthcare professional wellbeing, have announced the 2026 research grant application cycle.  The MPS Foundation seeks to support innovative research projects that have the potential to transform the future of healthcare.

This year, the Foundation is calling for Expressions of Interest from researchers and healthcare professionals interested in exploring the following key areas:

• The impact of human factors on patient safety, outcomes, and risk
• The personal and professional wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams
• The impact of digital integration and technology on patient safety, outcomes, and risk
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching and learning innovations.

Award details:  

• The MPS Foundation will consider:
• Proposals with a total budget of up to £60,000, which last between 3 and 24 months; and
• Proposals with a total budget of more than £60,000 and up to £200,000, which last between 12 and 36 months.
• Awardees will receive a maximum of £100,000 in any one year.

Eligibility:  

• Researchers with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Principal Investigator

Download the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval 

Funder deadline:

Expressions of Interest due 1 May 2026