Funding news for global health researchers: October 7, 2024
On behalf of the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), the following funding
opportunities, notices and announcements may be of interest to those working in the field of global health research. Updates
are typically distributed once a week.
Special Announcements
Make an impact in global health! Apply to be Fogarty International Center's next director of international training and research
The John E. Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates with an MD, PhD or equivalent doctoral in biomedical science and senior-level research and research administration experience in one or more scientific areas related to global health for the position of Director of the Division of International Training and Research. Open to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens eligible for a valid work authorization.
NIH/PEPFAR Local Implementation Science Network Seeks Applications
Apply to develop a local Implementation Science (IS) alliance that responds to the local priorities and contexts and engage with the larger cross-alliance network comprised of members of all the local alliances. Each local IS alliance will convene partners to develop activities related to implementation challenges in the context of HIV and an overall agenda that addresses consensus-driven implementation science priorities.
Upcoming Deadlines for Fogarty Funding Opportunities
Upcoming deadlines for all Fogarty funding opportunities
Funding opportunities on which Fogarty is a partner:
Administrative supplements for current Fogarty grant recipients:
All administrative supplements
Funding Opportunities
NIH funding opportunities focusing on global health and foreign collaboration:
More NIH funding opportunities focused on areas relevant to global health
NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations and/or foreign components of U.S. organizations may apply:
NIH funding opportunities for which foreign components may apply:
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Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging, Including Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (D&E Centers) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-AG-25-007)
Application due date: November 1, 2024 -
Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-AG-25-008)
Application due date: November 1, 2024 -
Development of Alternative Human Models of Radiation-Induced Injuries (Extracorporeal Systems) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AI-24-067)
Application due date: February 6, 2025 -
Discovery and Development of Natural Products for Cancer Interception and Prevention (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-CA-25-013)
Application due date: June 13, 2025 -
NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PA-25-080)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. -
Limited Competition: CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PA-25-093)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. -
Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCD’s Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-25-020)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. -
Analytical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-25-050)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement. -
Clinical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-25-055)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.
Other Funding News
Other funding updates that may be of interest to global health researchers.
General NIH notices:
Notices of intent to publish funding opportunities:
Non-NIH funding opportunities:
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African Academy of Sciences (AAS) in partnership with the Frontiers Research Foundation invites all universities and national academies to participate in the 3rd edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize as a
National Nominating Body. The Prize is an international science competition where three prizes of 1 million Swiss francs are offered to exceptional scientists whose work actively contributes to establishing pathways for solutions to keep humanity within the 9 planetary boundaries.
Application deadline: November 1, 2024 - The UK National Institute for Health and Care Research is now
seeking applications for their Global Health Research (GHR) – Researcher-led programs. GHR funds research that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Application deadline: November 6, 2024 -
The American Institute of Indian Studies is accepting applications for a variety of fellowships providing funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars in pursuit of knowledge about India.
Application deadline: November 15, 2024
- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting applications for
International Fellowships. Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Application deadline: November 15, 2024
- The Wellcome career development awards provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.
Application deadline: November 26, 2024 -
More non-NIH funding opportunities
Global Health Resources
New NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative Website
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Climate Change and Health Initiative (NIH CCHI) launched a new website to support the needs of the growing climate change and human health research community.
The new website — curated with health, climate, and community engagement experts in mind — enables access to funding opportunities, the latest scientific findings, news, events, and training and capacity building resources.
NIAID ClinRegs
Do you need help identifying and understanding a country’s clinical trial requirements? The NIAID ClinRegs website has 23 country-specific profiles, which cover requirements for regulatory and ethics approval, clinical trial lifecycle, sponsor responsibilities, informed consent, investigational products, and specimens.
Training Opportunities
Apply for the NIH Environmental Justice Scholars Program!
Environmental Justice (EJ) Scholars Program scholars work with staff members across NIH. U.S.‐based or international mid‐career to senior scientist candidates and environmental justice community leaders from academic, non‐profit, or private sectors are eligible to apply.
NIH to host course on ethical and regulatory aspects of clinical research
This course is offered to anyone interested or involved in the ethics of clinical research with human subjects. Participants represent multiple disciplines including research teams, IRB members, physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, administrative staff, students, and others. The course meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. ET (USA) from September 25 to November 6, 2024.
Two-Part Virtual Event, NIH Grants Process Primer: Application to Award
NIH is hosting a
two-part event that will provide participants with the basics to help you in your role working with the NIH grants process from application preparation to award. In Part One NIH experts will introduce participants to the NIH as an organization, key components of finding the right funding opportunity, the NIH team, application, and more. In Part Two participants will have the opportunity to view demos and engage during this next-level look at tools and systems used during the application process.
- Virtual event dates: November 13-14, 2024 at 1:00-4:00 pm ET
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Manuscript, Abstract & Poster Submission Opportunities
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NIDA International Program is now accepting proposals for plenary sessions for the 2025 NIDA International Forum. The Forum will be held in conjunction with the 2025 College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Scientific Meeting. All presenters must be available to attend and participate in the forum in person.
- Forum dates: June 13-14, 2025 in New Orleans, Lousiana (USA)
- Submissions due: October 25, 2024
- The
Pan African Medical Journal is welcoming papers for a special edition related to all aspects of mpox in Africa, including epidemiology, research, clinical practice, outbreak investigation and response, and other relevant mpox data and activities in Africa.
- Submissions due: November 30, 2024
Events
Events for global health researchers:
Perspectives in Global Health Research and Careers
- Date: October 8
- Location: Providence, RI, USA and Virtual
- Speaker: Fogarty Deputy Director Peter Kilmarx
Increasing Scale-Up Research in Cancer Control
- Date: October 8
- Location: Virtual
- Hosted by the National Cancer Institute
Pathways to Cancer Diagnosis in Southern Africa
- Date: October 10
- Location: Virtual
- Part of the National Cancer Institute’s Global Cancer Research and Control Seminar Series
Lung Cancer Screening in G7 Cancer Countries: Challenges and Lessons Learned
- Date: October 10
- Location: Virtual
- Sponsored by the G7 Cancer Working Group 4
Implementation Science and Health Equity: An NIDDK Workshop
- Date: October 10–11
- Location: NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD, USA and Virtual
- Hosted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
World Health Summit
- Date: October 13–15
- Location: Berlin, Germany and Virtual
- Sponsored by WHO
NIH/PEPFAR Local Implementation Science Network (LISN) Pre-application Webinar
- Date: October 15
- Location: Virtual
- Hosted by the Center for Global Health Studies, Fogarty International Center
IDWeek
- Date: October 16–19
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), HIV Medical Association (HIVMA), and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS)
Webinar: NIH Grants Policy Updates: FY2025 Edition
- Date: October 17
- Location: Virtual
- Hosted by the NIH Office of Extramural Research
Fogarty calendar of events