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Funding news for global health researchers: November 2, 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
FIC participation in NIH Collaborative International Research Project funding opportunity
The Fogarty International Center (FIC) is participating in PA-26-002 NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional) effective for application due dates on or after January 25, 2027. The NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent Announcement) supports international research collaborations. This opportunity specifically implements an award structure of prime domestic awards with independent foreign awards that are linked to the prime.
Fogarty funding opportunity: Centers for AIDS Research and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research
Fogarty has signed onto a funding opportunity with the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) programs to provide administrative and shared research support to enhance HIV/AIDS research. CFARs provide infrastructure, expertise, resources, and services not readily obtained through other funding mechanisms. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across all areas of HIV/AIDS research.
Upcoming Deadlines for Fogarty Funding Opportunities
Upcoming deadlines for all Fogarty funding opportunities
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:
NIH funding opportunities for which foreign components may apply:
Other Funding News
Other funding updates that may be of interest to global health researchers.
General NIH notices:
Notices of changes to NIH funding opportunities:
Non-NIH funding opportunities:
- The
Accelerating the Development of Combined CGM–Pump Devices supports research and development projects that address key technical, clinical, and translational challenges related to combined CGM–pump devices, with the goal of accelerating their development and improving outcomes for people living with T1D. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: November 4, 2026 - The
Bone Marrow Failure Research Program: Resource Development Award supports research on bone marrow failure. Specifically, this funding supports the development of a multiomic atlas generated from well-annotated human bone marrow failure (BMF) samples, with omic data derived from marrow specimens. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: November 4, 2026 - The
FY26 Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs supports promising research with high potential to produce major advances in breast cancer. Open to applicants worldwide.
Letters of intent deadline: November 4, 2026 - The
Pilot Award - Uveal melanoma supports established researchers who have potentially transformative ideas for uveal melanoma research and do not have extensive preliminary data but articulate a clear hypothesis and translational goals. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: November 5, 2026 - The
FY26 Parkinson's Research Program Early Investigator Research Award from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs supports Parkinson's disease research led by investigators in the early stages of their careers. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: November 6, 2026 - The
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) seeks products to address drug-resistant bacterial infections. Applicants from around the globe are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: Open from November 10-23, 2026 - The
Vision Research Program - Translational Research Award supports translational research that moves promising discoveries into clinical applications that will advance the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, and/or treatment of eye injury or visual dysfunction associated with military exposure. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: November 12, 2026 - The
Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Biomedical Research support exceptional postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent careers in biomedical HIV/AIDS research. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: November 12, 2026 - The
Regular Grant Programme supports innovative research on diet, nutrition, body composition and physical activity in cancer prevention or survivorship. The 2026-27 call is open to eligible organizations anywhere in the world.
Letters of Intent deadline: November 13, 2026 - The World Cancer Research Fund International is accepting Letters of Intent for its
INSPIRE Research Challenge for early-career researchers worldwide. Applicants must generally be 2-7 years full-time equivalent in research from the award of a PhD or equivalent higher research degree and meet host-institution requirements.
Letters of Intent deadline: November 13, 2026 - The
FPWR Grant Program supports innovative research to advance understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome and Schaaf-Yang syndrome. Priority areas include genetics, neurobiology, clinical care research and therapeutic development. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: November 13, 2026 - The
Nexa Lighthouse Funding Opportunity: Asia and the Pacific is open for applications. The Nexa Lighthouse supports proven health innovations across Asia and the Pacific that help local health actors turn risk signals into timely action, including work related to mosquito-borne infections, extreme heat, and poor air quality. Applicant organizations may be incorporated in any country but must implement in eligible countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Application deadline: November 17, 2026
More non-NIH funding opportunities
Training Opportunities
Hands-on Training in Next-Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics
ICGEB and Ethiopia’s Bio and Emerging Technology Institute are offering a two-week intensive training course covering the full next-generation sequencing workflow, pathogen genomics, bioinformatics, Linux, and introductory Python or R. The course is intended for 10 scientists and laboratory professionals from Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Djibouti working in relevant laboratory, public-health, veterinary, genomics, or bioinformatics fields.
- Event date: November 30-December 11, 2026
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Application deadline: November 3, 2026
CIFAR Global Scholars Program
The CIFAR Global Scholars Program from the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) supports early-career researchers developing and leading high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research, offering focused leadership training and expanded professional networks during their first years as independent principal investigators. Candidates across the natural, biomedical, and social sciences, as well as the humanities, are welcome to apply to CIFAR research programs.
- Application deadline: November 4, 2026
2027 Global Frontline Leaders: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children and Families
The 2027 Global Frontline Leaders program from Georgetown University brings together practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working on mental health and psychosocial support for children and families in conflict, crisis, and low-resource settings. The 10-month program is fully virtual and open to participants worldwide, with monthly workshops, mentoring or leadership coaching, and a $7,500 stipend.
- Application deadline: November 6, 2026
Events
Events of interest to global health researchers:
Fogarty calendar of events