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Funding news for global health researchers: September 1, 2025
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
Updated implementation guidance of NIH policy on foreign subawards for active projects
As previously announced, NIH will not issue awards to domestic or foreign entities (new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) that include a subaward to a foreign entity. This Guide Notice updates the policy concerning existing projects that were active before May 1, 2025, and applications submitted on or before May 1, 2025.
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:
Other Funding News
Other funding updates that may be of interest to global health researchers.
Non-NIH funding opportunities:
- The
Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) 2026 Research Grant and Fellowship programs are aimed at accelerating myotonic dystrophy (DM) research, to improve the lives of individuals affected by DM, and to pave the way toward finding effective treatments and ultimately a cure for this challenging condition. Applications from non-U.S. organizations are permitted.
Application deadline: September 5, 2025 - The
ChadTough Defeat DIPG grants are open for applications. The grants are intended to incentivize novel approaches and to spark innovation to find a cure for the deadliest pediatric brain cancer, DIPG. Applicant need not be a U.S. citizen or be based at a U.S. institution.
Application deadline: September 8, 2025 - The
March of Dimes Discovery Research Grants are awarded to seasoned researchers seeking to make consequential translational discoveries that will drastically alter clinical care for pregnant women and babies, whether through evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, or intervention. These applications are open to global applicants. Applicants may not hold any other current March of Dimes grants when applying.
Application deadline: September 8, 2025 - The
TNE Exploratory Grants 2025 from Going Global Partnerships are open for applications. The grants support partnerships between the UK and 14 countries: Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Indonesia, Nepal, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, and Vietnam. Projects can be in any discipline or cross-discipline. In general, lead institutions must be higher education institutions in the UK and eligible countries with degree awarding powers. Additional eligibility criteria apply for some of the participating countries.
Application deadline: September 8, 2025 - The
Robert Katzman, MD, Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research is open for applications. This award aims to recognize the importance of good clinical research and to encourage early-career investigators in clinical studies related to Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Applicants at accredited U.S. and international institutions are eligible.
Application deadline: September 9, 2025 - The
2026 Next Generation Research Grants fund and support innovative investigations by the best and brightest early-career researchers. These grants are typically limited to investigators who are interested in an academic career in neurological research and have completed residency or a PhD no more than 5 years prior to the beginning of the award (7 years for the three-year ALS and Myasthenia Gravis awards). Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: September 9, 2025 - The
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowships action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills, and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines, and non-academic sectors. This opportunity is open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: September 10, 2025 - The
Ovarian Cancer Research Program: Early-Career Investigator (ECI) Award supports the addition of new ECIs to the unique, interactive virtual Clinical Trial Academy that provides intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for junior faculty. Pre-application is required; application submission is by invitation only. Non-US applicants are allowed.
Application deadline: September 11, 2025 -
Global Oncology Young Investigator Award provides research funding to early-career investigators to encourage and promote quality research in global oncology and to develop the next generation of researchers to address global health needs. The research project is conducted under the guidance of a scientific mentor. Non-U.S. entities are eligible.
Letters of intent deadline: September 12, 2025 - The
Takeda Innovators in Science Award with Nature honors groundbreaking research by early-career scientists in gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases, neuroscience and oncology. This global award recognizes researchers who are advancing the frontiers of scientific discovery, fostering innovation that has the potential to transform lives. The goal is to uplift emerging scientific leaders by providing them with the support and recognition needed to drive bold, transformative breakthroughs in their fields. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: September 16, 2025 - The
International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences funds visits to international partners, to initiate collaborations, prepare joint funding proposals, visit overseas facilities, or attend European consortia-building events. You must be an existing BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council)-supported researcher in order to apply for funding. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: September 30, 2025
More non-NIH funding opportunities
Global Health Resources
Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute Podcast: Mismatch Between Malaria Vaccines and Local Parasite Strains in Ethiopia
Authors discuss their recent study in Ethiopia that shows that local malaria parasite strains differ genetically from those targeted by current vaccines, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
Training Opportunities
Plasmodium Genetic Epidemiology Collaborative Offers ‘Data to Insight’ Course
The Plasmodium Genetic Epidemiology collaborative is offering a free course titled From Data to Insight – A Practical Introduction to Interpreting Malaria Genetics for Surveillance that aims to equip researchers, students, and public health officials with knowledge and skills needed to effectively use malaria genetic data in epidemiological research and public health decision-making.
Events
Events of interest to global health researchers:
Fogarty calendar of events