Estimating the Global Burden of Diarrheal Diseases

The Gates Foundation invites proposals to generate independent and policy-relevant estimates of the global burden of diarrheal diseases. The call focuses on mortality and morbidity in children under five living in low- and middle-income countries.

Gates Foundation / Grand Challenges lists this opportunity for Research Team, Global Health, Global. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicants should review the Grand Challenges rules, guidelines, application instructions, terms and conditions, and FAQ before applying.

Research teams should be able to produce rigorous disease burden estimates that can inform global and national health decisions.

Disease burden estimation for diarrheal diseases.

Policy-relevant analysis for LMIC settings.

Methods that strengthen understanding of mortality and morbidity in young children.

Budget and award guidance are provided in the official RFP and submission portal.

Application deadline: Jun 16, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Review the Grand Challenges challenge page, register for or watch the applicant webinar if useful, and submit through the Gates Foundation application portal by 16 June 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.