Strategic Priority Setting for Health Research in Emerging Economies: A Framework Based on Disease Burden and Funding Trends in India

Strategic Priority Setting for Health Research in Emerging Economies: A Framework Based on Disease Burden and Funding Trends in India | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 15 September 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Strategic Priority Setting for Health Research in Emerging Economies: A Framework Based on Disease Burden and Funding Trends in India Authors : Jaya Sharma , Hansprabha Mudgal , Suhel Parvez [email protected] , and Jwaad Akhtar Khan Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175797219.94448116/v1 121 views 73 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Health research is critical to improving population outcomes, yet research funding in emerging economies often fails to align with national health priorities. This study presents a simplified, evidence-informed framework for prioritizing public health R&D investments in India, using disease burden data and funding trends. Drawing on secondary data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) and public records from DST, ICMR, and DBT, the paper reveals persistent misalignments between disease burden and research focus. A five-criteria decision-making model, emphasizing burden alignment, equity, feasibility, innovation, and scalability is proposed for use by emerging economies. A correlation analysis showed only moderate alignment (ρ = 0.40, p = 0.26) between DALY-based disease burden and research funding visibility. These findings underscore the need for more structured, equity-oriented R&D priority-setting frameworks. Supplementary Material File (a framework based on disease burden and funding trends in india_manuscript.docx) Download 167.04 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 15 September 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords daly disease burden priority setting public health policy r&d funding Authors Affiliations Jaya Sharma Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University View all articles by this author Hansprabha Mudgal Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University View all articles by this author Suhel Parvez [email protected] Jamia Hamdard Department of Medical Elementology and Toxicology View all articles by this author Jwaad Akhtar Khan Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 121 views 73 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Jaya Sharma, Hansprabha Mudgal, Suhel Parvez, et al. Strategic Priority Setting for Health Research in Emerging Economies: A Framework Based on Disease Burden and Funding Trends in India. Authorea . 15 September 2025. 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