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FunderCompetitionResearchImplementation/Clinical CareKX/ TravelEducationOpen to projects outside of Canada?Lead must be based in Canada?Key wordsDue dateMax valueCurrencyLength (months)Website
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Health Research BCResearch Trainee ProgramYYProvides post-doctoral fellows based at BC institutes with salary supporrt and a research/travel allowance.
Registration: Nov 27, 2025;
Full Application: January 29, 2026
180,000CAD36https://healthresearchbc.ca/fundingprogram/research-trainee-program/
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Conservation, Food, and Health FoundationLocal Project SupportNNYNYNCommunity-level disease prevention and health promotion projects and efforts that help strengthen regional and country public health systems. including applied research, program development, technical assistance, and training project; Supports local, state, and regional organizations in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East in the countries where the projects are based and organizations located in upper-income countries working with local partners in these areas.Concept Note: Dec 22, 202550,000USD12https://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/
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UnitaidImproving access to diagnostics through the adoption of tools and approaches that drive integrationNYNNYNFor projects that support countries with designing and deploying integrated diagnostic strategies and accelerating the deployment and adoption of integrated diagnostic tools; Seeking projects that include efforts in 4-5 countries, with regional or south-based leads.Jan 19, 2026 (noon CET = 3am PST)Not stated, but funding available for all successful projects is $25MUSD36 to 60
https://unitaid.org/call-for-proposal/improving-access-to-diagnostics-through-the-adoption-of-tools-and-approaches-that-drive-integration/
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CIHROperating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through ResearchYNNNNYFor research that advances high-impact, evidence-informed research, broaden the scope and disciplinary reach of 2S/LGBTQI+ health research, strengthen collaborative capacity between researchers and communities, and support knowledge mobilization that drives policy and systems change.Registration: Feb 11, 2026;
Full: Mar 19, 2026		700,000CAD48
https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=4428&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&next=1&all=1&masterList=true#objective
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Wellcome TrustWellcome Early-Career AwardsYNNNYNLMIC or UK-only; Completed PhD or 4yr equivalent research experience; PDF <3 yr; Potential to improve human health; Incl salaryFeb 17, 2026400,000GPD60https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/early-career-awards
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CIHR/European Partnership on One Health AMROperating Grant : EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call 2026YNNNYNResearch to assess the impact of antimicrobials for veterinary and agricultural use on the risk of AMR transmission to humans and the environment to inform policies on the restriction of some antimicrobials for human use (call includes other focus areas, but CIHR is only funding proposals in this topic). Teams must include at least two partners from EU Member States or Associated Countries. Pre-Proposal: Feb 2, 2026;
Full Application: Jun 17, 2026 		600,000 (for Canadian team; total budget dependent on all partners)CAD36
https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=4427&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true&language=E
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CEPIInnovations to Prepare for Future Epidemics and PandemicsYNNNYNTo develop innovative analytical technologies for vaccines that reduce vaccine development, manufacturing, and release times, lower costs, improve equitable deployment in LMICs, and enhance analytical insights for vaccines such as RNA, viral vectors, or protein-based vaccines.Feb 28, 2026200,000 or 800,000 USD12 or 18https://cepi.my.site.com/call-for-proposal?id=a1zP300000331AjIAI
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Human Frontier Science ProgramResearch Grants - Early CareerYNNNYNInnovative basic life sciences research; Interdisciplinary; International teams; No inter-institutional collaborationLOI Initiation: Mar 17, 2026
LOI Submission: Mar 26, 2026		900,000-1,500,000USD36https://www.hfsp.org/funding/hfsp-funding/research-grants
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Human Frontier Science ProgramResearch Grants - ProgramYNNNYNInnovative, novel basic life sciences research; Interdisciplinary; International teams; No inter-institutional collaborationMar (LOI)600,000-1,500,000USD36https://www.hfsp.org/funding/hfsp-funding/research-grants
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NIHMobile Health: Technology and Outcomes in Low and Middle Income Countries (mHealth)yNNNYNMust be led by LMIC-based organization or include LMIC partner if led by a PI in the US; supports exploratory and developmental research to study the development, validation, feasibility, and effectiveness of innovative mHealth interventions or tools specifically suited for LMICs that utilize new or emerging technology, platforms, systems, or analytics. Mar 20, 2026850,000USD60https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-242.html
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Molly Towell Perinatal Research FoundationMolly Towell Perinatal Research FellowshipNNYNNon-MDYNeonatal or fetal medicine; Basic or clinical research (no epidemiology or clinical trialsMar 20, 202670,000CAD24https://www.mtprf.org/applications
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Wellcome TrustWellcome Career Development AwardsYNNNYNLMIC or UK-only; Independent investigator with institutional or NGO position; Potential to improve human healthMar 26, 20262,000,000GPD96https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/career-development-awards
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Wellcome TrustWellcome Discovery AwardsYNNNYNTeam; LMIC or UK-only established researcher; Co-applicants from anywhere; Potential to improve human healthMar 31, 2026GPD96https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards
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Health Research BCMatch FundingYNNNNYApplying to peer-reviewed, non-BC-government-funded research competition that requires match funding; Link to human health; Must be used in BC5 weeks before competition deadlinehttps://healthresearchbc.ca/match-funding/
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CEPIInnovations to Prepare for Future Epidemics and PandemicsYNNNYNFor (1) innovative vaccine platforms that can transform outbreak response to Disease X, addressing needs for speed, safety/efficacy, and access; or (2) advance new vaccine candidates for CEPI priority pathogens and viral families.Rolling until 20265,000,000 USD36 - 60
https://cepi.net/calls-for-proposals?selectedProposal=9bde4615-b7b1-5f00-a079-a3080e88a845&selectedProposal=c08cff7c-f002-506a-8afb-cc2e921056ae
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Addax & Oryx FoundationN/ANYNNYNLow success rate (1%); Root causes of poverty; Africa and Middle East; Non-profit/NGO-led; Local community involvement; Holistic (Health, education, community development, environment)Rollinghttps://addax-oryx-foundation.org/en/submit-a-project
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Humanitarian Grand ChallengeTransition to ScaleYNNNYNHumanitarian crises; Health supplies and equipment; WASH; Access to data; EnergyRolling3,000,000CADhttps://www.grandchallenges.ca/funding-opportunities/
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Grand Challenges CanadaTransition to ScaleYYNNYNScaling innovations in Maternal and Newborn Health, Digital Health, Medical Products and Technology, Community Health Worker Models, Urban Sanitation & Hygiene, and Options for safe pregnancy termination; Requires match-funding' SSA-ledRolling3,000,000CADhttps://www.grandchallenges.ca/funding-opportunities/
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Roncalli International FoundationGrantNYNYYYRequires Canadian organization to receive funds, but partnership with implementing communityRolling35,000CAD12https://roncalli.ca/en/grant-application/eligibility-criteria/
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Nestle FoundationPilot GrantsYNNYYNLMIC-based; Clinical research in nutrition; Public health relevance; Potetential for implementation; Nutrition education/health promotionRolling20,000USD24https://www.nestlefoundation.org/apply.html
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Nestle FoundationSmall Research GrantsYNNYYNLMIC-based; Usually after Pilot Grant; Clinical research in nutrition; Public health relevance; Potetential for implementation; Nutrition education/health promotionRolling50,000USD24https://www.nestlefoundation.org/apply.html
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Nestle FoundationLarge Research GrantsYNNYYNLMIC-based; Usually after Pilot Grant; Clinical research in nutrition; Public health relevance; Potetential for implementation; Nutrition education/health promotionRolling300,000USD36https://www.nestlefoundation.org/apply.html
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Nestle FoundationTraining GrantYNNYYNMSc or PhD Student; LMIC-based; Clinical research in nutrition; Public health relevance; Potetential for implementation; Nutrition education/health promotionRolling20,000USD24https://www.nestlefoundation.org/apply.html
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Nestle FoundationRe-entry GrantsYNNNYNLMIC-based; Supports return to home country; Needs support from host institutionRolling50,000USD36https://www.nestlefoundation.org/apply.html
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Commonweath FundProject GrantsYYNNYNPrimarily US-focused; Global priorities include: models of effective primary care, policy solutions to improve health care affordability , and partners with access to data sets to complete international comparisons of access, cost, and quality of care. Clinical, policy, or implementation researchRolling180,000USD12https://www.commonwealthfund.org/grants
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Fonds d'Innovation pour le DeveloppementPreperation GrantYNNNYNFunds must go to LMICs; Apply as an organization, not individual; aims to pilot, test and evaluate the impact of projects using rigorous scientific methods; For preparing for pilot or preperation for scaling grantRolling50,000EUR6https://fundinnovation.dev/en/launch-project
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Fonds d'Innovation pour le DeveloppementPilot GrantYNNNYNFunds must go to LMICs; Apply as an organization, not individual; Testing innovations in real-world environmentRolling200,000EUR24https://fundinnovation.dev/en/launch-project
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Fonds d'Innovation pour le DeveloppementTest and Preparation for Scaling UpYNNNYNFunds must go to LMICs; Apply as an organization, not individual; ; Testing for impact on larger scale and evaluating cost-effectivenessRolling1,500,000EUR36https://fundinnovation.dev/en/launch-project
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Fonds d'Innovation pour le DeveloppementScaling UpYNYNYNFunds must go to LMICs; Apply as an organization, not individual; aims to pilot, test and evaluate the impact of projects using rigorous scientific methods; Implementation following rigorous evidence of impact and cost-effectivenessRolling4,000,000EUR36https://fundinnovation.dev/en/launch-project
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Fonds d'Innovation pour le DeveloppementTransformatiom of Public PoliciesNNYNYNFunds must go to LMICs; Apply as an organization, not individual; Institutionalizing innovations or building capacity of governements to design, test, and evalution innovationsRolling500,000EUR24https://fundinnovation.dev/en/launch-project
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Founders PledgeGlobal Health and Development FundNYNNYNImplementation, not research. Global health and development programs, especially programs that can, in expectation, save a life for under $4,000, avert a DALY for under $70, or double income for one person at a cost of less than $30. Note that this includes interventions that affect economic growth. We don’t necessarily require that grantees be able to point to an RCT in order to demonstrate cost-effectivenessRolling300,000USDhttps://www.founderspledge.com/requests-for-funding
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Open PhilanthropyGrants - Global Health and Wellbeing: Scientific ResearchYNNNYNCurrent topics of interest include road-spectrum antiviral drugs, vaccine development, basic immunology, some aspects of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, predicting mouse-to-human translation, control of inflammation, epigenetics, novel scientific tools and methods, malaria, and research on how biomedical research may be improved.Rolling50,000 - 2,600,000USDhttps://www.openphilanthropy.org/focus/scientific-research/
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