Request for Proposals: Sustainable integration of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) into sexual, reproductive, and primary health systems

The Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) at the Task Force for Global Health is currently soliciting proposals for operational research to address female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a chronic manifestation of schistosome infections in women and girls. 

FGS causes considerable inequity through misdiagnosis and confusion with symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs); social exclusion due to the impact on fertility, marital discord and depression; and stigma associated with sexual and reproductive morbidity for women and girls. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 56 million women and girls are living with FGS in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent published research has recommended urgent global action to address FGS in order to improve health and social outcomes for millions of women and girls in Africa.

This RFP will contribute to further understanding of how to address FGS within the health system. Integrating FGS into existing sexual and reproductive health services (including cervical cancer/HPV, STI, family planning, and HIV services) can contribute to health system strengthening at the primary health care level and sustainability of services. 

Award Information

Maximum project budget: $175,000 (USD). Budgets exceeding this amount will not be considered.

Maximum duration of the project: All research activities must be concluded by 1 December 2027.

Submission Instructions

Submissions are made through the following web form:  https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019f426adc9c7440ae2012531e096816

Deadline for submission:  5:00 PM (Eastern US time) on Wednesday 26 August 2026

For technical questions about this RFP, please contact Elizabeth Long (elong@taskforce.org).
For questions about the submission form or requirements, please contact Leslie Sorensen (lsorensen@taskforce.org).