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Funding news for global health researchers: October 19, 2026
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
Just announced! Fogarty funding opportunity: Centers for AIDS Research and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research
Fogarty has signed onto a funding opportunity with the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) programs to provide administrative and shared research support to enhance HIV/AIDS research. CFARs provide infrastructure, expertise, resources, and services not readily obtained through other funding mechanisms. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across all areas of HIV/AIDS research.
Upcoming Deadlines for Fogarty Funding Opportunities
Upcoming deadlines for all Fogarty funding opportunities
Administrative supplements for current Fogarty grant recipients:
All administrative supplements
Funding Opportunities
NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations and/or foreign components of U.S. organizations may apply:
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Genomic Variant Interactions With Other Variants Or The Environment (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) (RFA-HG-27-009)
Application due date: December 14, 2026
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Computational Modeling and Analysis of the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (UM1, Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-HG-27-010)
Application due date: December 14, 2026
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Systematic Characterization of Genomic Variation to Assess Effects of Individual Variants on Genome Function and Phenotype (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) (RFA-HG-27-007)
Application due date: December 14, 2026
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Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS) Collaboratory: Building a Multimodal Inventory of Cell Ensembles Encoding the Effects of Addictive Substances (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-DA-28-013)
Application due date: February 8, 2027
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Accelerating Research and Development of Next Generation Vaccines against Malaria - a Model for Mosquito-Borne Diseases (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-AI-28-024)
Application due date: February 11, 2027
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Pilot and Feasibility Studies in Preparation for Substance Use and HIV Prevention Intervention and Services Research Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-28-093)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.
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Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-27-090)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.
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Early-Onset Cancers: Investigating Etiology, Mechanisms, and Early Detection Strategies (RP1 Clinical Trials Optional) (PAR-28-014)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.
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NIH Research Program Projects (Parent P01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PA-27-061)
Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.
NIH funding opportunities for which foreign components may apply:
Other Funding News
Other funding updates that may be of interest to global health researchers.
General NIH notices:
Non-NIH funding opportunities:
- The
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from the least-developed countries and vulnerable states.
Application deadline: October 20, 2026 - The
FY26 Parkinson's Research Program Early Investigator Research Award supports Parkinson's disease research led by investigators in the early stages of their careers. Foreign and domestic public, private, nonprofit and for-profit organizations may apply, and eligible investigators may be of any nationality or citizenship.
Letter of intent deadline: October 23, 2026 - The
Distinguished Award For Communication recognises ESPID members and other distinguished individuals who have excelled in communicating science related to paediatric infectious diseases to the general public. The award aims to highlight individuals who have significantly contributed to increasing public awareness and understanding of public health issues in this field through innovative and effective communication efforts. Open to applicants worldwide.
Application deadline: October 30, 2026 - The
Biomedical Research projects support research of the highest scientific excellence and greatest relevance to MND. Applications are open to researchers worldwide.
Application deadline: October 30, 2026 - The
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration is offering pilot grants to support research that improves well-being, care, diagnosis, support, and research participation for people affected by frontotemporal degeneration. Researchers worldwide are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: October 30, 2026
- The Weill Cornell Medicine is embarking on its third year of offering its Weill Cornell
Global Infectious Diseases Across a Woman's Lifespan Course and the third cohort of its Women's Infectious Diseases Global Scholars (WINGS) Program. Both the intensive women's health course and leadership development program are supported through an NIH research training grant.
Application deadline: October 31, 2026 - The
International Society for Neurochemistry's School Support Grant supports international neurochemistry schools worldwide, with special emphasis on emerging nations and regions. The schools are intended to strengthen technical knowledge, scientific exchange, collaboration and training.
Application deadline: October 31, 2026 - The
Martha Bridge Denckla Award recognizes and honors a physician-scientist of national or international status who has made contributions in neuroscience with relevance to the care of children with neurological disorders. The nominee is performing leading research in cognitive neuroscience or related investigation in human subjects with relevance to children with neurological disorders, especially neurodevelopmental disabilities, either genetic or acquired. The nominee does not have to be a member of the Child Neurology Society. Open to applicant worldwide.
Application deadline: October 31, 2026 - The
TWAS and the Sao Paulo Research Foundation offer postdoctoral fellowships at host institutions in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for researchers from developing countries. Eligible fields span the natural, applied, and social sciences and explicitly include medical and health sciences, including neuroscience.
Expression of interest deadline: November 1, 2026 - The
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) seeks products to address drug-resistant bacterial infections. Applicants from around the globe are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: Open from November 10-23, 2026. - The
Accelerating the Development of Combined CGM–Pump Devices supports research and development projects that address key technical, clinical, and translational challenges related to combined CGM–pump devices, with the goal of accelerating their development and improving outcomes for people living with T1D. Open to applicant worldwide.
Application deadline: November 4, 2026
More non-NIH funding opportunities
Training Opportunities
World Congress of Nephrology 2027 travel grants
The International Society of Nephrology offers travel grants to eligible ISN members residing in low- and lower-middle-income countries to attend the World Congress of Nephrology 2027 in Kuala Lumpur. Grants include complimentary congress registration and a fixed contribution toward travel and accommodation; priority criteria apply.
- Event date: April 1-4, 2027
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Application deadline: October 31, 2026
Tropical Medicine and Clinical Decision Making
The Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp offers a 10-week, English-language course for medical doctors on tropical medicine, laboratory practice, and clinical decision-making in low-resource tropical settings.
- Event date: January 4-March 12, 2027
- Location: Antwerp, Belgium
- Application deadline: November 1, 2026
Hands-on Training on Next-Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics
ICGEB and Ethiopia’s Bio and Emerging Technology Institute are offering a two-week intensive training course covering the full next-generation sequencing workflow, pathogen genomics, bioinformatics, Linux, and introductory Python or R. The course is intended for 10 scientists and laboratory professionals from Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Djibouti working in relevant laboratory, public-health, veterinary, genomics, or bioinformatics fields.
- Event date: November 30-December 11, 2026
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Application deadline: November 3, 2026
CIFAR Global Scholars Program
CIFAR Global Scholars Program from the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) supports early-career researchers developing and leading high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research, offering focused leadership training and expanded professional networks during their first years as independent principal investigators. Candidates across the natural, biomedical, and social sciences, as well as the humanities, are welcome to apply to CIFAR research programs.
- Application deadline: November 4, 2026
Manuscript, Abstract & Poster Submission Opportunities
World Congress of Nephrology 2027 Abstract Submission
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the World Congress of Nephrology 2027. The congress offers a global forum for sharing kidney health and nephrology research and includes travel grant opportunities for eligible participants from low- and lower-middle-income countries.
- Application deadline: October 28, 2026
Events
Events of interest to global health researchers:
Fogarty calendar of events