Call for proposals: Adopting a behavioural science lens to improve the impact of FCDO’s technology and innovation investments: a portfolio review

On behalf of the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre, 3ie invites proposals from organisations or consortia to conduct a review of FCDO’s technology and innovation portfolio and its current use of behavioural science. The research aims to explore the current use of behavioural science designs, examine their potential applications and barriers in FCDO’s investments, and understand how to further embed these approaches across FCDO’s portfolio. 

The deadline for sending proposals for this call is 23:59 GMT, 2 October 2024.

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At a glance

Background

The FCDO’s Technology and Innovation Unit (TIU) intends to commission a portfolio review of its current use of behavioural science, barriers to implementation, and recommendations for effectively embedding it across its investments. 
Full title: Adopting a behavioural science lens to improve the impact of FCDO’s technology and innovation investments: a portfolio review 
Funding type: Accountable grant
Award size: up to GBP 150,000

Key Dates

Launched on: 2 September 2024
FAQs posted: 20 September 2024
Submission deadline: 2 October 2024

Note: In case there are any changes to these dates, the revisions will be reflected here.

Eligibility

  • Only legally registered organisations and consortia of registered organisations, not individuals, may apply.
  • The TIU delivery partners will not be considered eligible for this call for proposals. Funding recipients will not be restricted from future work with the TIU.
  • Please review the call for proposal document carefully for additional details.

How to apply

Funding recipients should review the full call for proposals, complete the application form and budget template.

Please submit the completed documents by email to rcc@3ieimpact.org. The subject line should include the opportunity title: RCC TIU BSci Portfolio Review

Supporting information

If shortlisted, funding recipients will be required to adhere to several 3ie and FCDO policies mentioned below. We strongly recommend reviewing these before applying.

Note: In case of any discrepancies between FCDO’s PrOF guidance and 3ie’s policies, the PrOF guidance will prevail.
*Funding recipients are not required to fill in the risk register template at the Calls for Proposals stage. This resource is included for information only.

Contact

We have consolidated all questions received in this FAQ document. If you have any additional questions related to this opportunity, please submit these to the rcc@3ieimpact.org mailbox including "RCC TIU BSci Portfolio Review Request for Clarification" in the subject line.