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Clinical Partnerships – Global Funding Line
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The "Clinical Partnerships – Global Funding Line" funding program by the BMZ, implemented by GIZ, supports German clinics, universities, and NGOs in conducting knowledge transfer projects with medical facilities in low- or middle-income countries. The goal is to sustainably improve global healthcare through further training and continuing education. Eligible applicants can receive grants of up to 50,000 Euros.

Who is funded: Clinical Partnerships Worldwide

This funding line is aimed at public and/or non-profit institutions in Germany that wish to establish or deepen an institutionalized partnership with medical facilities in low- or middle-income countries. The overarching goal is the worldwide improvement of health services and medical care.

What is funded: Priorities and Costs

Projects aimed at knowledge transfer and further training in the health sector in partner countries are funded. The funding covers specific cost categories, while personnel costs and basic construction measures are excluded.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding program offers grants for project durations of up to two years, with follow-up funding possible. The maximum funding amount per project is 50,000 Euros.

Conditions and Requirements

The approval of funding is tied to various legal and substantive requirements that concern both the applying German institution and the partner institution in the target country. Specific rules for budget utilization and ethical principles must be observed.

Application Process

Applications for the "Clinical Partnerships – Global Funding Line" program are submitted via an electronic application portal of GIZ. Projects are selected by a Technical Committee based on defined criteria.

The "Clinical Partnerships – Global Funding Line" funding program is based on specific guidelines and general federal administrative regulations. These define the framework for eligibility for funding and financial processing.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

50,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Low- or middle-income countries according to OECD-DAC criteria

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Health services, medical care

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Process Optimization

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Managed By: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Website: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH