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INGSA-Africa Science Advice Skills Development Program 2026
INGSA-Africa is recruiting mentees for the fifth Science Advice Skills Development Program to strengthen African researchers' capacity to work at the science-policy interface.
- Funder
- INGSA-Africa
- Deadline
- Applications close 17 August 2026: Aug 17, 2026
- Award
- Training, mentorship, practical science-policy exercises, peer network access and possible support for dissemination activities
- Applicant
- Early and mid-career African scientists and researchers working on the African continent, with a PhD within the past 10 years and interest in science advice and policy engagement.
Grand Challenges Innovations in Decentralized Pan-Orthoebolavirus Diagnostics
Grand Challenges is seeking field-ready innovations for pan-Orthoebolavirus diagnostics, specimen validation, decentralized testing, surveillance, early warning and quality systems for Ebola outbreak response.
- Funder
- Gates Foundation / Grand Challenges
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:30 a.m. PDT: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Indicative budgets range from USD 150,000 to USD 800,000 depending on use case and duration
- Applicant
- Research institutes, nonprofits, companies, international organisations, government agencies and academic institutions with strong diagnostics, outbreak, specimen-access or endemic-country partnerships.
Sustaining Global Health Security to Protect and Improve Public Health in Kenya
CDC is supporting implementation of global health security programmes in Kenya, building on long-standing public health partnerships and priority disease programmes.
- Funder
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 35,000,000 total programme funding; four expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible nonprofits, higher education institutions, government entities, businesses and other eligible organisations listed in the official NOFO.
Strengthening Public Health Efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CDC is supporting Global Health Security implementation in DRC to prevent avoidable epidemics, detect threats early and respond effectively to infectious disease risks.
- Funder
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 15,500,000 total programme funding; four expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible nonprofits, higher education institutions, government entities, businesses and other organisations listed in the official NOFO.
Strengthening Global Health Security Through Local Partnerships in Uganda
CDC is funding work to strengthen Uganda's capacity for rapid detection and effective response to health threats across surveillance, laboratories, rapid response and preparedness.
- Funder
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 5,000,000 total programme funding; three expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible nonprofits, higher education institutions, government entities, businesses and other organisations listed in the NOFO.
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)
The Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Program supports joint scientific research and innovation partnerships between the United States, Israel, and countries across the Middle East and North Africa...
- Funder
- Assistance Coordination
- Deadline
- Deadline: 2026-09-30: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 2,000,000; estimated total funding USD 10,000,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Public and private educational inst
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
- 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.
Digital Health Technology and Reciprocal Innovation to Improve Clinical and Public Health Outcomes
This initiative will support research on the development, validation, feasibility, and effectiveness of innovative digital health interventions or tools (including mobile health) specifically suited for...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Estimated application due date: 2027-02-11: Feb 11, 2027
- Award
- Amount varies by notice and award terms
- Applicant
- For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not have a
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)
This initiative will provide salary and research support to advanced U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty for intensive mentored research and career development activities focused on biomedical,...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Estimated application due date: 2027-02-09: Feb 9, 2027
- Award
- Amount varies by notice and award terms
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Global Innovation Fund Applications
Rolling or staged applications; relevant to development innovations.
- Funder
- Global Innovation Fund
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Award
- Rolling grant support; see official page
- Applicant
- Global South
Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) Fellowship Programme 2026
Emerging researchers with disabilities from LMICs,12-month online fellowship starting October 1 2026.
- Funder
- Center for Inclusive Policy
- Deadline
- 31 Jul 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to US$14
- Applicant
- 000 support per aggregator; official details apply
Global Development Awards Competition 2026
For LMIC research and development organisations; verify direct current deadline.
- Funder
- Global Development Network
- Deadline
- Active in June 2026
- Award
- Research award/grant support
- Applicant
- LMIC researchers / NGOs / CSOs
Due Diligence Fund (DDF) 2026 - 5th Call for Proposals
Multi-stage funding for SMEs including travel, technology, implementation and internationalisation support; co-financing required per Impact Funding listing.
- Funder
- Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung / DDF signal
- Deadline
- Open in June 2026; deadline verify
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Global South / SMEs
Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact
Supports Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia-led RCTs to optimise licensed interventions for infectious diseases.
- Funder
- Wellcome
- Deadline
- Upcoming / active
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Supports Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia-led RCTs to optimise licensed interventions for infectious diseases.
Wellcome Climate and Health Award: Mitigation Solutions with Health Co-benefits in LMICs
Generates evidence on health effects of climate change mitigation interventions in LMICs.
- Funder
- Wellcome
- Deadline
- Upcoming / active
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Generates evidence on health effects of climate change mitigation interventions in LMICs.
University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship Programme 2026/2027
Fully funded visiting fellowship for early-career Global South researchers.
- Funder
- University of Birmingham
- Deadline
- TBC / 2026
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Early-career researchers from Global South universities
STEG Larger Research Grants
Up to £100,000 for research on structural transformation and economic growth.
- Funder
- STEG / CEPR
- Deadline
- Rolling / periodic
- Award
- GBP 100,000
- Applicant
- Researchers
J-PAL Social Protection Initiative RFP
Research funding on social protection programmes in LMICs.
- Funder
- J-PAL
- Deadline
- Rolling / periodic
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Researchers and implementing partners
J-PAL Jobs and Opportunity Initiative RFP
Funds randomized evaluations addressing labour market challenges.
- Funder
- J-PAL
- Deadline
- Rolling / periodic
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Researchers and implementing partners
ICTP-INDAM Collaborative Grants and Research Pairs
Collaborative scientific partnerships between Italy and Global South researchers.
- Funder
- ICTP / INDAM
- Deadline
- TBC / 2026
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Researchers in Global South and Italy
Forest Conservation Fund Project Grant
Project grants for forest conservation.
- Funder
- Forest Conservation Fund
- Deadline
- Third week of Jun 2026
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Conservation organizations
Development Innovation Ventures Fund
Tiered funding for evidence-backed scalable development solutions.
- Funder
- Development Innovation Ventures
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Organizations with scalable development solutions
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme
Scholarships for graduate studies at partner institutions in developing countries.
- Funder
- DAAD
- Deadline
- Varies
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Master’s, PhD and postdoc candidates at partner institutions
UNU Science-Policy Visiting Fellow – Data Governance Fellowship 2026
Six-month fellowship in Geneva on data governance and science-policy interface.
- Funder
- United Nations University Centre for Policy Research / GSPI
- Deadline
- TBC / 2026
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Researchers and policy professionals