Africa’s sustainable future depends on bridging the gap between research and policymaking. From health and food security to biodiversity, energy, and digital innovation, the continent’s challenges require bold scientific voices that can shape decisions and drive inclusive growth. This six‑month mentoring programme empowers early and mid‑career scientists to transform their expertise into actionable policy advice. […]
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Fueling Innovation in Transfusion Medicine & Biotherapies
The world urgently needs breakthroughs in how we manage blood, immunity, and advanced therapies. From tackling transfusion‑transmitted diseases to developing novel cell therapies, the challenges are immense — but so are the opportunities to save lives and transform care. This global funding call is dedicated to early‑career researchers ready to push boundaries in hematology, immunology, […]
Funding Call to Change the Future of Brain Health
Millions of people worldwide continue to live with progressive neurological conditions that affect movement, independence, dignity, and quality of life. Families, caregivers, researchers, and health systems are urgently searching for breakthroughs that go beyond symptom relief. A new international funding opportunity is now open for research teams working on bold scientific solutions that could slow, […]
Sport for Hope, Health & Equality
Around the world, millions of children face barriers to education, health, and safety — yet sport remains a powerful tool to inspire, heal, and unite. From promoting healthy lifestyles and gender equality to protecting children’s rights and supporting victims of conflict, this call seeks initiatives that use football and other sports to drive lasting social […]
Advancing Education in Mental & Neurological Health
Healthcare professionals worldwide face growing challenges in preventing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric and neurological disorders. This grant opportunity supports educational projects that strengthen clinical competencies, improve practice, and expand access to evidence‑based knowledge. Projects must be non‑profit, vocational or university‑level, and make use of Neurotorium resources to deliver impactful training. Eligible initiatives may run for […]
Youth Ambassadors for Health & Rights
Across Africa, young people are leading the charge for change — yet their voices in sexual and reproductive health and governance remain underrepresented. This initiative empowers youth to champion SRH advocacy, promote awareness of continental frameworks like Agenda 2063, and drive digital activism that strengthens communities and advances Africa’s demographic dividend. Selected ambassadors will gain […]
Scaling Climate‑Smart Health Innovations
As the climate crisis intensifies, health systems face mounting pressures — from shifting mosquito‑borne disease patterns to extreme heat and worsening air quality. This opportunity supports bold innovations that transform climate risk data into timely health actions, strengthening local capacity to anticipate and respond to climate‑driven threats. Transition to Scale proposals must show evidence of […]
Innovating for Climate‑Resilient Health Systems
The climate crisis is reshaping human health — intensifying mosquito‑borne diseases, worsening air quality, and driving extreme heat events that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. This funding call seeks bold innovations that help local health actors anticipate and respond to these risks by integrating climate data with health systems, strengthening early warning tools, and delivering climate‑responsive […]
Global Recognition for One Health Innovations in Agrifood Systems
From food security to climate action, from antimicrobial resistance to sustainable livestock transformation — the future of agrifood systems depends on bold, inclusive solutions. This international call celebrates innovations that integrate One Health practices, strengthen livestock value chains, and empower small-scale producers, women, and Indigenous communities. Selected initiatives will be recognized at the FAO Global […]
Training to Advance SRHR Litigation in Africa
Across the continent, vulnerable groups continue to face barriers in accessing justice for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. This intensive training responds to those gaps by equipping practitioners with practical litigation skills to challenge violations, strengthen accountability, and enforce remedies through national and regional human rights mechanisms. Participants will gain expertise in strategic litigation, […]
