Funding news for global health researchers: June 23, 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
New publications by Fogarty staff
New research from Fogarty's own Peter Kilmarx, Chelsea Hansen, Amanda C. Perofsky, Kaiyuan Sun, and Cécile Viboud has been published. These studies cover such topics as RSV interventions and national pandemic research response. Read full publications below:
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Health Emergency Research Preparedness: An Analysis of National Pre‑COVID Research Activity and COVID Research Output, Peter H. Kilmarx, Shirley Kyere
Annals of Global Health, June 13, 2025 -
Scenario Projections of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalizations Averted Due to New Immunizations, co-authored by Fogarty's Chelsea L. Hansen, Amanda C. Perofsky, Kaiyuan Sun, and Cécile Viboud
JAMA Network Open, June 11, 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:
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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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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Program (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-RM-25-002)
Application receipt date(s): August 19, 2025 -
NIH Director’s Transformative Research Awards (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-RM-25-003)
Application receipt date(s): September 3, 2025 -
NIH Director’s Pioneer Award Program (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-RM-25-001)
Application receipt date(s): September 9, 2025 -
Single Source: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult (Add) Health Wave VII (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AG-26-001)
Application receipt date(s): October 17, 2025 -
National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AG-26-003)
Application receipt date(s): October 17, 2025 -
Limited Competition: Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) Investigator-Initiated Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AR-25-013)
Application receipt date(s): October 21, 2025 -
Limited Competition: Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-AR-25-014)
Application receipt date(s): October 21, 2025 -
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) (PA-25-425)
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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) (PA-25-426)
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NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-25-333)
Application receipt date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
Other Funding News
Other funding updates that may be of interest to global health researchers.
General NIH notices:
Notice of changes to NIH funding opportunities:
Non-NIH funding opportunities:
The
Duke University's Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health is offering $3,700 scholarships for graduate students from low- and middle-income countries or other economically disadvantaged settings to attend a 5-day workshop on conducting research in religion, spirituality, and health. The workshop will be held August 11–15, 2025, and scholarships will cover tuition, airfare, hotel accommodations, and meals. Apply as soon as possible to allow time for visa processing.
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Next Generation Healers Scholarship is open to students who are currently working while pursuing their degree in healthcare fields such as nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, or any related profession. This scholarship is offered on a semesterly basis, with each award granting $1,000 to support working students in healthcare fields. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: June 25, 2025 - The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)’s
Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program allows medical and public health students to pursue short-term learning opportunities in locations away from their home institutions. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: June 27, 2025 - The
CFHI Thomas Hall Virtual Program Scholarship is made available by Dr. Thomas Hall, a leader in global health issues who has spent much of his life working to improve the health of low-resource countries. The opportunity is open to any current student enrolled in an undergraduate, post-bacc, graduate, or post-graduate program who has demonstrated commitment to global health.
Application deadline: June 27, 2025 - The
AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science is open for applications. The award was established to recognize scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science. The recipient receives a monetary prize of $10,000, a commemorative plaque, and recognition at the AAAS Annual Meeting. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: June 30, 2025 - The
Hani Najm Global Scholar Award was established to encourage the sharing of knowledge between international cardiology professionals to better combat the devastating effects of cardiovascular disease worldwide. It aims to provide early career cardiologists residing in low- to middle-income countries the opportunity to elevate their training by participating in the ACC Annual Scientific Session and completing an Observership Program in the United States. Applicant must reside and practice in a low- to middle-income country.
Application deadline: July 14, 2025 - The
American Brain Foundation’s Cure One, Cure Many Award in Neuroinflammation is accepting applications. The award will be carried out through two types of grants: Breakthrough Grants and Catalyst Grants. Both types of grants support high-risk, high reward and translational research with a focus on clinical impact. This application is open to U.S. and international public and private non-profit entities and biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies.
Application deadline: July 15, 2025 - The
Rhodes Scholarships for Global is open for applications. The Global Scholarships allow eligible candidates from the rest of the world (i.e. not strongly connected to any other Rhodes Scholarships Constituency) to apply for a Scholarship, subject to nomination.
Application deadline: July 31, 2025 - The
U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium 2026 is open for applications. This program brings together outstanding young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and the member countries of the African Union for a series of symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. Must be employed in the U.S. or one of the African Union member countries, but citizenship of the country of residence is not required
Application deadline: July 31, 2025 - The
Ovarian Cancer Research Program: Early-Career Investigator 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
More non-NIH funding opportunities
Global Health Resources
Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute Podcast: Mismatch Between Malaria Vaccines and Local Parasite Strains in Ethiopia
A recent study in Ethiopia reveals that local malaria parasite strains differ genetically from those targeted by current vaccines, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
Training Opportunities
Plasmodium Genetic Epidemiology 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 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.
PAHO Offers Obesity and NCD Prevention Course
The Pan American Health Organization is offering a free course on Regulatory Policies to Prevent Obesity and Diet-related Noncommunicable Diseases. The course's purpose is to strengthen the learner's capacity to design and advance effective regulatory policies that reduce the demand for and offer of ultra-processed and processed products to prevent obesity and diet-related NCDs in the Region of the Americas.
Manuscript, Abstract and Poster Submission Opportunities
Call for Papers: Better Care for NCDs
PAHO’s focus of this call for papers is on the main NCDs (cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases) for which outcomes can be improved through primary health care interventions. This special issue of the Pan American Journal of Public Health seeks to document the results and outcomes of these regional primary health care strengthening efforts for NCDs.
Events
Events of interest to global health researchers:
Fogarty calendar of events