Funding news for global health researchers: March 23, 2026
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
The Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 is now posted online!
The framework articulates NIH’s priorities in three key areas: biomedical and behavioral science research; scientific research capacity; and scientific research operations. All – stakeholders and the general public -- are encouraged to review the
Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 (NOT-OD-26-047) and share their feedback using the webform by
May 16, 2026.
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Read general notice (NOT-OD-26-047)
- Responses must be received by
11:59:59 pm (ET) on May 16, 2026
Join Fogarty at the 2026 Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) annual meeting
The
Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) will hold its annual conference on April 9-12, 2026 with Pre-Conference Workshops that are free and open to the public on April 9th. Fogarty's acting director, Dr. Peter Kilmarx will participate as a speaker at this year's meeting. Also check out the Center's booth.
Upcoming Deadlines for Fogarty Funding Opportunities
Upcoming deadlines for all Fogarty funding opportunities
Fogarty Grant Opportunity Forecasts
Funding opportunities on which Fogarty is a partner:
Administrative supplements for current Fogarty grant recipients:
All administrative supplements
Funding Opportunities
NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations and/or foreign components of U.S. organizations may apply:
Other Funding News
Other funding updates that may be of interest to global health researchers.
General notices:
Notices of changes to NIH funding opportunities:
Non-NIH funding opportunities:
- The
Nurse Grants support ESE Nurse members to attend the annual European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) in person. Applicant must be a fully paid-up ESE Member for 2026. The grant provides up to €250 for Nurses based in the Czech Republic and up to €400 for Nurses based in other countries.
Application deadline: March 25, 2026 - The
Basic Science Meeting Grants support ESE members working in basic research to attend the annual European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE).
Application deadline: March 25, 2026 - The
Africa CDC seeks applicants for a six month Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) fellowship aimed at providing a pathway for developing a cadre of skilled workforce that is capable of initiating and leading emergency management programs that include timely detection and response to emergencies whenever they occur. African public health professionals who are working within government institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: March 31, 2026 - The
International Travel Awards aims to encourage participation and to facilitate attendance of international members and students at the annual Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) conventions. Applicants are not required to present research at the conference.
Application deadline: April 1, 2026 - The
Early Career Travel Awards: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) of the American Psychological Association (APA) supports early career scholars to present at the SPSSI conference. Applications are open to individuals who are SPSSI members and have obtained a relevant Master’s or Ph.D. degree within 10 years. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 1, 2026 - The
Video Contest from the
Lasker Foundation invites early-career scientists and clinicians from the United States and worldwide to showcase their passion for biology and medicine. Participants should demonstrate how their creativity and innovative thinking can help address some of the most pressing questions in these fields. The Contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to broad audiences.
Application deadline: April 2, 2026 - The
Scholarships to Enhance and Empower the Development of Scientists Workshop is a mentoring and career-enhancement program designed to support diverse early-career neuroscientists in their transition to and retention in academic careers. The program includes an intensive workshop followed by 6–10 months of individualized career-development coaching, with structured mentoring focused on strengthening grant preparation and submission to major funding bodies. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 3, 2026 - The
High Impact Pilot Project Award on myasthenia gravis and related neuromuscular junction disorders from the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) supports researchers worldwide. This award supports research that will demonstrate proof-of-concept to support the feasibility of a paradigm shift, test a new research hypothesis, or otherwise advance the development of safe and effective treatments for myasthenia gravis through five broad research priorities. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 3, 2026 - The
Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award supports early-career researchers to pursue impactful research focused on advancing precision medicine in breast cancer treatment. At the start of the Award term on July 1, 2026, the recipient must hold the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent at an academic, medical, or research institution anywhere in the world and have started their first independent faculty position within the past 6 years from the grant start date. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 7, 2026 - The
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science recognizes the scientific achievement of women researchers around the world. The Award is presented in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies. The Awardee should have made substantial scientific achievements, demonstrated potential to lead their independent research groups, and contributed to mentoring other women. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 8, 2026 - The
Fondazione Pezcoller Award recognizes young cancer researchers with awards at the 37th Pezcoller Symposium in Italy. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 8, 2026 -
AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship supports innovative research projects with direct applicability and relevance to ILC and to help establish a successful career path in the field. Applicants must hold a mentored research position with the title of postdoctoral fellow, clinical research fellow, or equivalent. Applicants must be AACR members. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 9, 2026 - The
Division 17 Counseling Psychology Grants support not-for-profit activities designed to enhance the science and practice of counseling psychology. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 10, 2026 -
Cures Within Reach has released a Request for Proposals (RFP), supporting clinical repurposing trials led by under-resourced researchers and clinicians based in low and lower-middle income countries (LMICs). Projects can be in any unsolved disease and must repurpose existing off-patent drugs, nutraceuticals and/or indigenous medicines in a new indication.
Letters of Intent deadline: April 10, 2026 - The
Leadership & Development Awards Programme supports emerging talent in endocrinology, helping early career professionals develop into future leaders of the discipline. The award offers structured opportunities for professional growth, networking with senior endocrinology professionals, and engagement with the Society. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 13, 2026 - The
Research grant from the
Leukemia Research Foundation supports young investigators in research projects that will have an impact on leukemia. MDS proposals are accepted. Applications are open to researchers in the U.S. and worldwide. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 13, 2026 - The
2026 Global Health Research Seed Funding Grant from the
American Association of Physicists in Medicine supports the development of investigator-initiated concepts to lead to successful, longer-term project funding from the NIH or equivalent funding sources. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026 - The
Research Grants from the
Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation support researchers in promising research projects in the field of orthopedic trauma surgery worldwide. The main topic for the 2026 grant proposals is New Fixation Technologies. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026 - The
TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme – SSA supports postdoctoral researchers in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, to go on a ‘Cooperation Visit’ lasting three months to an institute in Germany.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026 - The
Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award supports qualified investigators on research projects on Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a genetic, progressive neuromuscular disease. Proposals should focus on accelerating completion of translational stage activities necessary for advancement to clinical study of a therapeutic candidate or development of novel tools that address a critical bottleneck to the discovery or development of therapies. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026 - The
Keith Michael Andrus Cardiac Award supports qualified investigators on research projects on cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a genetic, progressive neuromuscular disease. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026 - The
PROBio-LatAm Fellowships support young Latin American researchers in training in European Laboratories. Applications are open to PhD students to carry out research work that is a part of their PhD thesis. And also open to Latin American postdoctoral fellows and new researchers (not more than 5 years after obtaining the PhD degree) to carry out experiments that require special techniques and expertise or to facilitate other forms of scientific collaboration or advanced training.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026
More non-NIH funding opportunities
Manuscript, Abstract & Poster Submission Opportunities
Submit your Abstract for the 21st International Congress on Infectious Diseases
The International Scientific Programme Committee invites you to contribute to submit an abstract for possible inclusion in the 21st International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2026 in Madrid, November 10-13, 2026.
- Abstract submission deadline: April 28, 2026
- Event date: November 10-13, 2026
- Location: Madrid, Spain
McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health
The 11th edition of the McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health is here. In 2026, there are 19 innovative courses for students and professionals, taught by experts from McGill University and our partner institutions. With online and in-person options, build your knowledge and skills, learning remotely or in Montréal. The Summer Institutes run May 25-June 19, 2026.
- Institute dates: May 25-June 29, 2026
- Location: Montréal, Québec (Canada)
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Register here
Events
Events of interest to global health researchers:
Fogarty calendar of events