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Funding opportunitySub-Saharan Africa / Europe-Africa collaboration

Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2026 Calls

Global Health EDCTP3 has 2026 calls supporting TB drugs, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV co-infections, climate and health, regulatory capacity, digital innovation and AI in sub-Saharan Africa.

GrantEDCTP3Global healthAfrica
Funder
Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking
Deadline
RIA second-stage deadline 17 September 2026; CSA single-stage deadline 2 September 2026: Sep 17, 2026
Award
Up to EUR 147 million total across six 2026 call topics
Applicant
International consortia working on poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, including at least one eligible African partner and European collaboration according to the topic rules.
Funding opportunityThailand / Global

Single Molecule Protein Sequencing Summit 2026 Late-Breaking Posters

SMPS 2026 is accepting late-breaking poster abstracts on single-molecule protein sequencing, nanopore sensing, protein fingerprinting, microscopy, mass spectrometry and related topics.

ConferenceCall for abstractsProteomicsBiomedical research
Funder
SMPS 2026 Organising Committee
Deadline
Late-breaking poster submissions close 15 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
Award
Conference poster presentation opportunity; registration costs apply
Applicant
Researchers with original late-breaking work in single-molecule protein sequencing and related fields.
Funding opportunityAfrica / Global South

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.

FellowshipEIPMEIDMKnowledge Translation
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.
Funding opportunityUganda

Uganda Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program Fellowship Cohort 2027–2028

Advanced field epidemiology fellowship for the 2027–2028 cohort.

FellowshipHealth and Biomedical SciencesUgandaHealth
Funder
Uganda National Institute of Public Health / Ministry of Health
Deadline
31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; confirm amount and benefits on the official page
Applicant
Uganda
Funding opportunityDRC, Uganda and Ebola-endemic countries / Global South

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.

GrantEbolaDiagnosticsGlobal health
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.
Funding opportunitySingapore / Global

Global Population Health Conference 2026 Call for Abstracts

GPHC 2026 is accepting abstracts for oral competition, poster competition and e-poster presentation under the theme of advancing population health through research and practice together.

ConferenceCall for abstractsPopulation healthPublic health
Funder
Global Population Health Conference 2026 Organising Committee
Deadline
Extended abstract deadline: 20 July 2026 at 23:59 SGT: Jul 20, 2026
Award
Conference abstract presentation opportunity; registration and attendance costs apply
Applicant
Researchers and practitioners submitting original population health research or implementation/practice work relevant to the conference tracks.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom / Global Health

UKRI Translation: MRC Impact Acceleration Awards 2026

MRC is supporting single-step translational projects that de-risk development of new or repurposed medicines, devices, diagnostics and other medical products.

GrantHealthBiomedical innovationTranslation
Funder
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Deadline
Applications close 11 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Nov 11, 2026
Award
GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000
Applicant
Project leads based at an MRC-eligible UK research organisation, including eligible NHS organisations where available in the UKRI Funding Service.
Funding opportunityKenya / Global South

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.

GrantGlobal health securityKenyaPublic health
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.
Funding opportunityDemocratic Republic of the Congo / Global South

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.

GrantGlobal health securityDRCPublic health
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.
Funding opportunityUganda / Global South

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.

GrantGlobal health securityUgandaPublic health
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.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA has posted Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation...

GrantResearch fundingCross-disciplinary Research and InnovationUnited States
Funder
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Deadline
Application deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Award
Up to USD 1,000,000
Applicant
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education
Funding opportunityUnited States

Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA has posted Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding...

GrantResearch fundingCross-disciplinary Research and InnovationUnited States
Funder
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Deadline
Application deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Award
Up to USD 963,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Upcoming callUnited States

Rigorously Evaluating Approaches to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behavior among Youth

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA has posted Rigorously Evaluating Approaches to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behavior among Youth, a health and biomedical sciences funding...

GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesUnited States
Funder
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Deadline
Forecasted close date / see official listing
Award
Up to USD 400,000
Applicant
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityUnited States

Talent Pipeline Fly-In Grant Program 2026

North Dakota Commerce is supporting community fly-in events that bring qualified out-of-state candidates to meet employers and experience local life in North Dakota.

GrantWorkforceEconomic developmentUnited States
Funder
North Dakota Department of Commerce
Deadline
Applications opened 24 March 2026 and are reviewed until funds are obligated; all events must occur by 30 June 2027: Jun 30, 2027
Award
Up to USD 25,000 in matching grant funds per fly-in event; minimum 1:1 match required
Applicant
North Dakota-based economic development organizations, incorporated cities, counties, chambers of commerce, job development authorities, regional councils and equivalent tribal entities; state agencies are not eligible.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

UKRI What Works Innovation Fellowships on Violence Against Women and Girls 2026

UKRI is funding three 18-month What Works Innovation Fellowships to generate and champion evidence on preventing and reducing violence against women and girls.

FellowshipUKRIVAWGGender
Funder
UK Research and Innovation
Deadline
Applications close 8 September 2026 at 16:00: Sep 8, 2026
Award
Up to GBP 220,000 full economic cost, including GBP 180,000 fellowship cost and GBP 40,000 research and collaboration costs; UKRI funds 80% FEC
Applicant
Researchers based at a UK employing organisation eligible for UKRI funding, with a PhD or equivalent research experience and subject or methodological expertise relevant to the selected fellowship.
Funding opportunityGlobal

UNIDROIT 2027 Research Scholarship Programme

UNIDROIT is accepting applications for 2027 in-person research scholarships at its headquarters in Rome for legal researchers working on private law, commercial law and related UNIDROIT themes.

ScholarshipLawResearch fundingInternational law
Funder
International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)
Deadline
Applications due 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026
Award
Limited research scholarships of EUR 1,500 per month for two months, exceptionally three months; additional Asia-Pacific scholarships available
Applicant
Outstanding post-graduate doctoral law students, lawyers, academics and government officials proposing research connected to UNIDROIT work areas, instruments or current projects.
Funding opportunityGermany / Global

KWI International Fellowships 2027

KWI is offering six-month international fellowships in Essen for postdoctoral humanities, cultural studies and social-science researchers whose projects connect with KWI's research agenda.

FellowshipHumanitiesSocial sciencesPostdoctoral fellowship
Funder
Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities Essen (KWI)
Deadline
Applications due 17 August 2026 at 24:00 CET: Aug 17, 2026
Award
Six-month fellowship from 1 April to 30 September 2027 with EUR 3,000 monthly allowance and possible partial travel reimbursement
Applicant
Outstanding researchers from around the world in the humanities, cultural studies and social sciences who completed a PhD in 2021 or later; German nationals may apply only if currently employed at an international institution.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Okinawa Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response Fora

U.S. Mission to Japan has posted Okinawa Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response Fora, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number...

GrantResearch fundingCross-disciplinary Research and InnovationUnited States
Funder
U.S. Mission to Japan
Deadline
Application deadline: Aug 10, 2026
Award
Up to USD 100,000
Applicant
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Individuals; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding opportunityGhana / West Africa

MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2026

The Media Foundation for West Africa is inviting applications for the 9th edition of its Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship, focused on accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.

FellowshipJournalismInvestigative journalismGhana
Funder
Media Foundation for West Africa
Deadline
Apply by 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
Award
Fellowship training and professional development support; confirm any stipend or placement terms on the official page
Applicant
Young journalism graduates, early-career journalists and other young professionals in Ghana with a passion for accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.
Upcoming callUnited States

Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative and Promising Approaches to Prevent Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA has posted Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative and Promising Approaches to Prevent Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries, a health and biomedical...

GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesUnited States
Funder
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Deadline
Forecasted close date / see official listing
Award
Up to USD 650,000
Applicant
Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Special district governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses
Upcoming callUnited States

Preventing Suicide and Interpersonal Violence Among Youth and Young Adults

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA has posted Preventing Suicide and Interpersonal Violence Among Youth and Young Adults, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on...

GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesUnited States
Funder
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Deadline
Forecasted close date / see official listing
Award
Up to USD 500,000
Applicant
Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Upcoming callUnited States

Identify and Evaluate Potential Risk Factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA has posted Identify and Evaluate Potential Risk Factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on...

GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesUnited States
Funder
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Deadline
Forecasted close date / see official listing
Award
Up to USD 500,000
Applicant
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityUnited States

Child Abuse Prevention in Migrant and Tribal Communities

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB has posted Child Abuse Prevention in Migrant and Tribal Communities, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov...

GrantResearch fundingCross-disciplinary Research and InnovationUnited States
Funder
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
Deadline
Application deadline: Aug 7, 2026
Award
Up to USD 235,500
Applicant
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding opportunityGlobal / international

AI Pathways To The Future

Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen...

Cooperative AgreementEducation and Higher EducationGlobal / internationalResearch funding
Funder
U.S. Mission to Indonesia
Deadline
Deadline: 2026-08-09: Aug 9, 2026
Award
Up to USD 75,000; estimated total funding USD 75,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Eligible Applicants:The following organizations are eligible to apply- U.S. and Indonesi