Grant opportunity
GDPC Spotlight Research Grants on Technology in Humanitarian Action 2026
The GDPC Spotlight Research Grants support LMIC-based university researchers studying principled and accountable use of technology in humanitarian action.
- Funder
- Global Disaster Preparedness Center / American Red Cross
- Deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 UTC
- Deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 UTC: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- USD 10,000 research grants for projects lasting up to eight months
- Applicant
- University researchers from low- and middle-income countries working on principled and accountable use of technology in humanitarian action.
- Discipline
- Humanitarian, Peace and Security
- Region
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Posted
- Jul 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Global Disaster Preparedness Center Spotlight Research Grants fund university researchers from low- and middle-income countries to study the principled and accountable use of technology in humanitarian action.
Who can apply
University researchers from low- and middle-income countries working on principled and accountable use of technology in humanitarian action.
What it supports
- Humanitarian, Peace and Security
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Grant
- LMICs
- Humanitarian research
Funding and duration
- USD 10,000 research grants for projects lasting up to eight months
Deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 UTC
Deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 UTC: Jul 31, 2026
How to apply
Use the linked official page to confirm current eligibility, required documents, deadline time zone and the final submission route.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Global Disaster Preparedness Center Spotlight Research Grants fund university researchers from low- and middle-income countries to study the principled and accountable use of technology in humanitarian action. The official call states that awards provide USD 10,000 for research lasting up to eight months, with a completion deadline of 30 June 2027. The application deadline is 31 July 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Eligibility
University researchers from low- and middle-income countries working on principled and accountable use of technology in humanitarian action.
Funding and benefits
USD 10,000 research grants for projects lasting up to eight months
Themes and supported activities
Humanitarian, Peace and Security
Low- and middle-income countries
Grant
LMICs
Humanitarian research
Deadline and timeline
Deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 UTC: Deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 UTC: Jul 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the linked official page to confirm current eligibility, required documents, deadline time zone and the final submission route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.