What is programmatic research?
• Multiple research projects that are conceptually linked and implemented over several years, based on an analysis of gaps in current knowledge in the field, especially gaps of importance to research users engaged in relevant policies and programs; • A series of research projects (addressing the eligible research area(s) of this RFA), inside a clearly conceptually linked programmatic theme; • An assessment of related research capacity in the eligible research area(s) to be examined and a clear rationale for the proposed program for strengthening that capacity; and, • An interdisciplinary group of researchers and knowledge-users engaged in the program’s development and implementation.
