Grant & Research

Grant Opportunities

Funding calls for researchers and research teams advancing health and improving lives, with eligibility, funding and deadlines at a glance and a direct link to each funder.

18 Open Opportunities

Open Opportunities

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The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Open

TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme

To strengthen the research capacity of young scientists through international research collaboration, training and scientific exchange.

  • Deadline 16 Nov 2026 Extended deadline
  • Funding Support for a three-month research or training visit to laboratories in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region of Italy
  • Thematic Area Science relevant to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Open

The Bosarge Family Foundation-Waun Ki Hong Scholar Award for Regenerative Cancer Medicine

Encourages and supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows to conduct highly novel research in regenerative cancer medicine, directly relevant to enhancing the physiology of cancer survivors or mitigating the negative effects of cancer treatment using regenerative medicine approaches. The award covers the fellow's salary and benefits for mentored research; indirect costs are not permitted.

  • Deadline 18 Nov 2026 Applications close at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time via ProposalCentral. Decision: February 2027; grant term starts 1 July 2027
  • Funding US$120,000 over 2 years
  • Thematic Area Regenerative cancer medicine; cancer survivorship
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Open

AACR-Lustgarten Foundation Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Honor of John Robert Lewis

Supports the development and diversity of promising talent in pancreatic cancer research, particularly investigators from historically underrepresented groups. Selection is competitive and based on scientific accomplishment, the quality of the proposal and fit with the mission of the Lustgarten Foundation.

  • Deadline 20 Nov 2026 Applications close at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time via ProposalCentral. Decision: February 2027; grant term starts 1 July 2027
  • Funding US$300,000 over 3 years
  • Thematic Area Pancreatic cancer (basic, translational, clinical and population science research)
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Open

AACR-Lustgarten Foundation Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supports the development and diversity of promising talent in pancreatic cancer research, particularly female investigators. Selection is competitive and based on scientific accomplishment, the quality of the proposal and fit with the mission of the Lustgarten Foundation.

  • Deadline 20 Nov 2026 Applications close at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time via ProposalCentral. Decision: February 2027; grant term starts 1 July 2027
  • Funding US$300,000 over 3 years
  • Thematic Area Pancreatic cancer (basic, translational, clinical and population science research)
CARB-X Open

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB-X) Funding Round

To accelerate the development of innovative products capable of preventing, diagnosing or treating drug-resistant bacterial infections.

  • Deadline 23 Nov 2026 2026 Funding Round Cycle 2 (All Themes): expression-of-interest portal open 10–23 November 2026
  • Funding Project-specific; negotiated funding and cost-sharing requirements
  • Thematic Area AMR; antibacterial therapeutics; diagnostics; vaccines and preventatives
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Open

TWAS Research Professors in LDCs

To strengthen scientific capacity in LDC institutions by facilitating visits from experienced researchers for collaboration, training and mentorship.

  • Deadline 23 Nov 2026
  • Funding Travel support from TWAS, with living expenses covered by the host centre; a one-year appointment including a visit of two to four weeks
  • Thematic Area Natural sciences; institutional research capacity building
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Open

AACR-Kids Beating Cancer Margaret Guedes Monosomy 7 Legacy Cancer Research Grant

Supports innovative research that advances biological understanding, identifies therapeutic vulnerabilities, improves response assessment, addresses relapse and enhances survivorship in monosomy 7 acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and related high-risk cytogenetic subtypes.

  • Deadline 1 Dec 2026 Applications close at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time via ProposalCentral. Decision: February 2027; grant term starts 1 April 2027
  • Funding US$300,000 over 3 years
  • Thematic Area Monosomy 7 AML and other high-risk acute myeloid leukaemia subtypes
NIH Fogarty International Center Open

NIH Emerging Global Leader Award (K43)

To provide protected research time, mentorship and research support that enable promising LMIC scientists to develop into independent research leaders.

  • Deadline 3 Dec 2026
  • Funding Salary contribution plus research and career-development support; 3–5 years
  • Thematic Area Biomedical, behavioural, clinical and global health research relevant to LMIC health priorities
Wellcome Open

PhD Fellowships for Health Professionals

Wellcome's PhD Programmes for Health Professionals offer health professionals outstanding research training in supportive and inclusive research environments.

  • Deadline 31 Dec 2026 Closing date as listed by Wellcome; recruitment cycles differ by programme
  • Funding Salary, PhD registration fees at the UK home rate, research expenses, essential travel and training costs; 3 years (full-time equivalent)
  • Thematic Area Clinical and public health research
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Open

AACR-Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance-Daryl and Christine Soneral Innovation and Discovery Grant for Male Breast Cancer Research

A joint effort to encourage and support independent investigators to conduct innovative, high-impact research that advances the understanding of male breast cancer biology and accelerates the translation of promising discoveries into clinical impact. Preference is given to projects focused on metastatic male breast cancer.

  • Deadline 12 Jan 2027 Applications close at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time via ProposalCentral. Decision: June 2027; grant term starts 1 July 2027
  • Funding US$50,000 over 1 year
  • Thematic Area Male breast cancer (basic, translational and clinical research)
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Open

AACR-QuadW Foundation Sarcoma Research Fellowship in Memory of Willie Tichenor

A joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct translational or clinical sarcoma research and to establish a successful career path in this field.

  • Deadline 15 Mar 2027 Letter of intent due 12 November 2026 (1:00 PM US Eastern Time); full application due 15 March 2027. Decision: June 2027
  • Funding US$60,000 over 1 year
  • Thematic Area Translational and clinical sarcoma research
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Open

NIHR Global Health Research

To generate high-quality evidence that directly and primarily benefits people in LMICs and strengthens research capacity and equitable partnerships.

  • Deadline No fixed deadline Call-specific: check each call for its opening and closing dates
  • Funding Varies by call
  • Thematic Area Global health; health systems; infectious diseases; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); health security and call-specific priorities
Wellcome Open

Springboard Awards

Small funding grants to support basic biomedical scientists as they develop their independent research careers.

  • Deadline No fixed deadline The Academy of Medical Sciences considers applications once a year; new rounds open every spring
  • Funding Up to £125,000 over two years for research expenses, equipment, research assistance and travel; salary costs are not covered
  • Thematic Area Basic biomedical science; public health
Wellcome Open

Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers

Small grants for clinical lecturers to pursue research work, gather preliminary data and strengthen applications for longer-term funding.

  • Deadline No fixed deadline The Academy of Medical Sciences considers applications twice a year (March and September rounds)
  • Funding Up to £30,000 over one to two years for directly incurred research costs such as consumables and equipment; salary, research assistants, PhD students and postdoctoral staff cannot be funded
  • Thematic Area Clinical and public health research
Wellcome Open

Wellcome Career Development Awards

To support researchers who have established their research identity to develop their capabilities, drive innovative programmes and become international research leaders.

  • Deadline No fixed deadline Rolling: applications are accepted at any time
  • Funding Programme costs appropriate to the proposal; usually 8 years. Annual expenditure is typically below £250,000, excluding the applicant's salary
  • Thematic Area Discovery research related to human life, health and wellbeing
Wellcome Open

Wellcome Discovery Awards

To support bold and creative research that delivers significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.

  • Deadline No fixed deadline Rolling: applications are accepted at any time
  • Funding No fixed maximum; the average award is approximately £3.5 million; up to 8 years. Applications above £5 million receive additional scrutiny
  • Thematic Area Discovery research; multidisciplinary and potentially high-impact health and life-science research
Wellcome Open

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

To help early-career researchers develop their research identity, skills and independence through innovative research programmes.

  • Deadline No fixed deadline Rolling: applications are accepted at any time
  • Funding Salary plus up to £400,000 for research expenses; usually 5 years
  • Thematic Area Discovery research relevant to human life, health and wellbeing