Originally aimed to disburse 75 million pounds per year up to 2019, the 2015 United Kingdom research review agreed to extend the programme up to 2021 while also doubling the investment to 150 million pounds per year by 2021. The Ross fund, named after Sir Ronald Ross who proved in 1897 that malaria is transmitted through mosquitoes, will invest in research and the development of new products and prevention and response to future disease outbreaks. The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). The aim of the Global Challenges Research Fund is to address challenges faced by developing countries, whilst benefitting from the research capacity in the United Kingdom.