Maternal and infant health remains one of the most urgent global challenges, with conditions such as preterm birth and pregnancy-related cardiovascular complications contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality. Translational research is critical to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical practice, ensuring healthier outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide. This opportunity supports […]
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Global Climate & Weather Innovation Seed Grants
Rising carbon emissions, extreme weather events, and climate uncertainty demand urgent solutions. Traditional approaches are not enough — the world needs bold, high-risk ideas that can shift scientific understanding and open new technological pathways. This funding call supports carbon removal, extreme weather forecasting, and novel geoengineering concepts. Proposals may range from curiosity-driven research to near-commercial […]
Global Biomedical AI Innovation & Fast Grant Programme
From cancer detection to stroke prevention, artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of medicine. Yet researchers often lack the resources to test bold ideas, build datasets, and develop tools that could transform diagnostics and therapeutics worldwide. This funding call supports biomedical AI innovation, including training and fine-tuning models, developing AI-enabled scientific tools, conducting pilot experiments, […]
Global Collaborative Research in Learning Environments Grant
Around the world, schools, universities, and community learning spaces face systemic challenges in delivering equitable, high-quality education. Weak collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers often limits the ability to generate evidence, scale innovations, and achieve long-term systemic change. This funding call supports collaborative education partnerships that drive policy-relevant research, strengthen capacity development, and promote educational […]
Uganda Food Systems Innovation & Agricultural Resilience Grant
Across vulnerable regions, children face poor nutrition, unsafe cooking environments, and fragile food supply chains. Smallholder farmers struggle with low productivity, weak post-harvest systems, and limited access to markets, while schools rely on unsafe cooking methods that harm health and the environment. This opportunity supports climate-smart agriculture, nutritious school meals, and clean cooking solutions. Eligible […]
Global Structural Transformation & Economic Growth Research Grants
Across low- and middle-income countries, structural barriers continue to limit economic transformation, leaving millions trapped in cycles of poverty, inequality, and climate vulnerability. Understanding these systemic patterns is essential to shaping policies that drive sustainable and inclusive growth. This funding call supports innovative research in economic transformation, labour markets, climate and environment, and gender inclusion. […]
Uganda Refugee Empowerment & Transformation Programme
Millions of refugees and host communities continue to face urgent humanitarian needs while struggling to build sustainable futures. Food insecurity, climate shocks, and social exclusion remain pressing challenges, particularly for women, youth, and persons with disabilities. This major funding call supports integrated interventions in humanitarian assistance, livelihoods, climate resilience, and gender equality. Eligible organizations are […]
India AMR Research & Vaccine Innovation Grant
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health threats of our time, undermining the effectiveness of medicines and putting millions of lives at risk. Without urgent action, common infections could once again become deadly, reversing decades of progress in healthcare. This funding call supports collaborative research that explores the therapeutic role of vaccines, investigates […]
Africa Heritage‑Rooted Design Innovation Programme
Across fragile regions, children continue to face barriers to learning due to poverty, conflict, food insecurity, and harmful social norms. Girls, children with disabilities, and those from vulnerable households are often the most excluded, leaving them without the opportunities needed to thrive. This partnership opportunity supports inclusive education initiatives that strengthen early childhood development, improve […]
Global Sculpture Research & Innovation Grants
Sculpture has long been a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural identity, and artistic innovation. Yet many projects that could deepen public appreciation or preserve important works struggle to find the resources they need. This funding call seeks to change that by supporting initiatives that bring sculpture to life across history, modern practice, and contemporary creation. […]
