Developing Research Excellence and Mentorship in Southeast Asia (SEA DREAM)

The Developing Research Excellence and Mentorship in Southeast Asia (SEA DREAM) Programme will fund regional consortia to produce excellent and outcome-focused discovery and translational research that addresses existing national and regional health priorities and emerging issues.

SEA DREAM will enable the development of research excellence through generating impactful research that is translated into real-world solutions, policies and interventions, nurturing research leaders, fostering networks that enable regional collaboration, and strengthening equitable research ecosystems.

A successful programme will see at least 8 regionally led consortia over an initial duration of 5-years producing high quality scientific research on priority health themes for Southeast Asia, aligned with partners’ strategic priorities.

Anticipated themes include infectious diseases, climate change and health, mental health, and strengthening health systems and access to care.

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) strives to accelerate the use of science and technology solutions to address social, health, and environmental issues.

SEAMEO aims to act as a regional partner to Wellcome Trust and the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office by implementing the SEA DREAM Programme.