Call for Research Proposals: 2026/2027 Academic Year at Hosanna Health Science College

The Research and Community Service Directorate (RCSD) of Hosanna Health Science College is pleased to announce a call for research proposals for the upcoming 2026/2027 (2019 E.C.) academic year. We invite all interested and eligible staff members to submit proposals for funding consideration under the College’s research grant scheme.

This call includes two specific categories for application:

1. Staff Research of 2026/2027 (2019 E.C. Academic Year)

This call is open to all eligible staff members.
Proposals must be submitted by a team of researchers; applications from single researchers will not be accepted.

2. Female Research Grantee

This call is specifically for female staff researchers.
Proposals must be presented by a team composed entirely of female researchers; applications from single researchers will not be accepted.
Proposals that integrate Indigenous Knowledge within the designated thematic area will receive additional merit during the evaluation process.
Only one outstanding proposal will be selected for this specific grant.

General Eligibility and Requirements for Both Calls:

Thematic Alignment: All proposals must be aligned with the College’s research thematic areas. The detailed list of thematic areas is attached for your reference.
Research Guideline Format: Proposals must strictly follow the College’s research guideline format.
IRB Review: Your proposal must be received by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) office in the correct format.
Multiple Funding Sources: If you are seeking funding from sources other than the College for the same research, this must be negotiated with the RCSD, and further intervention must be confirmed by the College IRB.
Past Performance: Researchers who have failed to submit a final report on a previously granted research project are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

Please direct all proposals and inquiries to the Research and Community Service Directorate. Proposals should be submitted in both digital and physical formats:

Two (2) hard copies of the proposal.
One (1) soft copy of the proposal.

Important Dates:

Date of Announcement: Nov 12, 2026 G.C.
Submission Deadline: Jan 11, 2027 G.C. (The call is open for two months from the date of announcement).
Late Submissions: No proposal will be accepted after the submission deadline.

This notice is available on all official college media platforms, including the website and Telegram channels. For more detailed information on thematic areas and proposal format guidelines, please refer to the documents attached to this announcement. We look forward to receiving your innovative research ideas!