Funding Opportunity

Deadline

Month

21/509 Dementia research call _ Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme - NIHR
Building the evidence base, to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/21509-dementia-research-call-health-technology-assessment-hta-programme/27370

01 Sep 2021

August

Public Health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East - Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
Supports special projects and programs of non-governmental organizations in three areas: conservation, food, and health
http://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/

03 Sep 2021

August

Local Challenges Fund (LCF) - HEC
Research projects that address locally relevant socio-economic issues and topics associated with Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs).
http://www.hec.gov.pk/site/LCF

1 Oct 2021

August

Projects enabling access to health care and promoting health equity around the world - Madiro
Focus on any health condition and any type of health intervention. To be considered, projects must showcase a direct impact on its beneficiaries.
https://www.madiro.org/grant-opportunities

10 Nov 2021

August

Synergy Grants - European Research Council
To provide support for a small group of two to four Principal Investigators to jointly address ambitious research problems that could not be addressed by the individual Principal Investigators and their teams working alone
https://erc.europa.eu/funding/synergy-grants

10 Nov 2021

August

European Commission offers Grants to support Inclusivity in Peace and Security
The EC invites proposals for enhancing gender equality, with a focus on women, children, and youth in conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives.
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/online-services/

10th Aug, 2023

August

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)
The aim of this FOA is to invite applications for implementation research focused on addressing common NCD risk factors through interventions that improve health and/or enhance positive health and lifestyle behaviors at critical life stages (e.g., infancy, childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, older adults).
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=339006

10th August 2022

August

Wellcome Discovery Awards - Wellcome Trust
Established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing
https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards

11 Nov 2021

August

Wellcome Discovery Awards - Wellcome Trust
Established researchers and teams from any discipline including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), experimental medicine, humanities and social science, clinical/allied health sciences, and public health - pursuing bold and innovative ideas to improve human life, health and wellbeing, generating shifts in understanding and/or developing methodologies, conceptual frameworks, tools or techniques that could benefit health-related research.
https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards

11 Nov 2021

August

Wellcome Discovery Awards - Wellcome Trust
Established researchers and teams from any discipline including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), experimental medicine, humanities and social science, clinical/allied health sciences, and public health -pursuing bold and innovative ideas to improve human life, health and wellbeing, generating shifts in understanding and/or developing methodologies, conceptual frameworks, tools or techniques that could benefit health-related research.
https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards

11 Nov 2021

August

Wellcome Early Career awards - Wellcome Trust
Funding for early-career researchers who are ready to develop their research identity, eady to design, plan and deliver your own innovative research project that aims to advance understanding in their field and/or develop methodologies, conceptual frameworks, tools or techniques that could benefit health-related research.
fundinghttps://wellcome.org/grant-/schemes/early-career-awards

15 Dec 2021

August

Implementation Science for Cancer Control in People Living with HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries - Department of Health and Human Services/NIH
The identification and characterization of critical barriers and facilitators associated with successful integration of cancer control interventions within the LMIC healthcare system, as well as the development and testing of strategies ensuring delivery of these interventions to overcome these barriers with adequate fidelity (i.e., delivered as intended), to support implementation science to accelerate the integration of evidence-based cancer control interventions for People Living With HIV into the healthcare delivery infrastructure that has been built worldwide for HIV treatment and prevention.
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=335433

15 Dec 2021

August

Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge
Innovative solutions for conflict-affected regions wanted! Join 'Creating Hope in Conflict,' supported by multiple organizations. Focus areas include Energy, Life-saving information, and Health supplies.
https://humanitariangrandchallenge.org/rfps/

15th Aug, 2023

August

Wellcome Career Development Awards - Wellcome Trust
For mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.
https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/career-development-awards

16 Nov 2021

August

Wellcome Career Development Awards - Wellcome Trust
For mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.
https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/career-development-awards

16 Nov 2021

August

Implementation Science for Cancer Control in People Living with HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) - NIH
To accelerate the integration of evidence-based cancer control interventions for people living with HIV by leveraging existing HIV treatment and prevention infrastructure in LMICs.
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-21-056.html

16 Nov 2021

August

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program - NIH
Supports exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects that may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-20-195.html

16 Oct 2021 (Cycle III)

August

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for Mid-Career Professionals
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships open for Mid-career professionals from low and middle-income countries to develop at UK host organizations. Themes of focus areas include Science & Technology, Health Systems, Global Prosperity, Peace & Governance, Resilience, and Inclusion.
https://rb.gy/yloke

16th Aug, 2023

August

Technology Transfer Support Fund - HEC
Supports university technology research that has previously developed an existing prototype or an advanced model (or equivalent). TTSF projects are expected to develop products or services that are marketable and can generate positive cash flow. Key thematic areas are Telecom, IT and its applications in health, textile, agriculture and agri-business such as dairy and horticulture, Engineering sciences, Biotechnology, Materials sciences.
https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/TTSF/Pages/default.aspx

19 Nov 2021

August

Technology Transfer Support Fund - HEC
Supports university technology research that has previously developed an existing prototype or an advanced model (or equivalent). TTSF projects are expected to develop products or services that are marketable and can generate positive cash flow. Key thematic areas are Telecom, IT and its applications in health, textile, agriculture and agri-business such as dairy and horticulture, Engineering sciences, Biotechnology, Materials sciences
https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/TTSF/Pages/default.aspx

19 Nov 2021

August

Lundbeck Foundation, The Brain Prize
The Brain Prize from the Lundbeck Foundation recognizes outstanding scientific achievement in neuroscience by researchers who are currently active in research. The Prize consists of 10 million DKK awarded to the recipient/s. Nominees may be of any nationality and working anywhere in the world.
https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/the-brain-prize/

1st September, 2022

August

American Academy of Neurology, Practice Research Training Scholarship (Neurology Worldwide)
Funded by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) supports practice-based research, evaluation of health services, quality of care, implementation of therapies, physician performance, or patient adherence.
https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/practice-research-training-scholarship-neurology/

1st September, 2022

August

Global Mental Health Seed Fund - Grand Challenges Canada
The aim of the program is to seed and transition to scale high impact innovations that support the mental health needs of underserved individuals, in particular young people, in low-and middle-income countries.
https://www.grandchallenges.ca/programs/global-mental-health/

23 Nov 2021

August

Catalyzing Adoption of an Expanded Vector Control Toolbox to Fight Malaria
Vector control tools are critical to the control and elimination of malaria. Unitaid has launched this Call for Proposals to build and catalyze uptake of an expanded vector control toolbox to fight malaria.
https://unitaid.org/call-for-proposal/catalyzing-adoption-of-an-expanded-vector-control-toolbox-to-fight-malaria/#en

25th Aug, 2023

August

National Research Foundation, (SDGs) Collaborative Funding Call
The Global Research Council (GRC) is a virtual organization comprised of science, research and engineering funding agencies from around the world. It is dedicated to the promotion and sharing of data and best practices for high-quality collaboration among funding agencies worldwide
https://www.nrf.ac.za/sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-collaborative-funding-call/

25th August 2022

August

COST Open Call - European Cooperation in Science and Technology
Scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe, preferably multidisciplinary proposals. A network of Proposers from at least 7 different COST Full or Cooperating Members amongst which a minimum number shall be from COST Inclusiveness Target Countries must be represented
https://www.cost.eu/funding/how-to-get-funding/open-call-a-simple-one-step-application-process/

29 Oct 2021

August

INNOVATIVE & COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH GRANT (ICRG)
Innovative & Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG) supports research partnerships between Pakistani and UK universities, research bodies and existing centers of excellence that focus on any of the emerging disciplines/priority areas.
https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/ICRG/Pages/default.aspx

3 Dec 2021

August

PharmEvo Clinical Research Grant - PharmEvo Research Forum
To enhance the capacity of local researchers to conduct innovative research, and enhance overall science literacy. PharmEvo Clinical Research Grant supports health care physicians particularly those with limited access to research funds.
https://prf.pharmevo.biz/projects/clinical-research-grant/

30 Nov 2021

August

Public Health Research Programme Rapid Funding Scheme - NIHR
Rapid baseline data collection, as well as other feasibility work, prior to intervention implementation, for unique, time-limited opportunities such as a natural experiment or similar evaluations of a new public health intervention.
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/public-health-research-programme-rapid-funding-scheme/20247

31 Dec 2021

August

PharmEvo Clinical Research Grant - PharmEvo Research Forum
To enhance the capacity of local researchers to conduct innovative research, and enhance overall science literacy. PharmEvo Clinical Research Grant supports health care physicians particularly those with limited access to research funds.
https://prf.pharmevo.biz/projects/clinical-research-grant/

31 Oct 2021

August

Covid-19 Grants for Young People Worldwide
Applications are now open for the Covid-19 Young Leaders Fund (CYLF). This is a programme designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines.
https://www.oneyoungworld.com/covid-19-young-leaders-fund/information-for-applicants

31st Aug, 2023

August

Merck Research Grants
Merck offers a series of research grants to stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance. Drug discovery, AI for predictive diagnostics & therapeutic through automation, Innovation within green chemistry, and Sustainability in healthcare.
med-funding@medisin.uio.no

31st August, 2022

August

Grand Challenges Fund (GCF) - HEC
GCF projects must address specific challenges associated with the targeted priority thematic areas including Food Security, Crop Production, Water Management and Sustainability, Sustainable Energy, Sociology and Philosophy, Developmental Economics, Urban Planning, Climate Change and Environment, Information technology and Telecom, Innovative Governance and Reforms, Health and Wellbeing. Successful applications at the Project Outline (PO) stage of GCF 2021-2022 can submit their Full Project Proposals (FPPs)
https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/GCF/Pages/default.aspx

4 Oct 2021

August

Deciphering Immune-CNS interactions in people living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) - NIH
To support studies to better comprehend the mechanisms contributing to the CNS co-morbidities in people living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral therapy by deciphering the Immune-Central Nervous System (CNS) interactions.
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-21-250.html

7 Nov 2021

August

Deciphering Immune-CNS interactions in people living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral therapy - NIH
To support studies to better comprehend the mechanisms contributing to the CNS co-morbidities in people living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral therapy by deciphering the Immune-Central Nervous System (CNS) interactions.
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-21-250.html

7 Nov 2021

August

Ignite-Challenge-Driven Innovation Fund (CIF)
The budget for Challenge-drive innovation projects are anticipated to range between Rs. 10 million -100 million with a maximum project duration of 3 years. Priority themes, Transport and smart mobility, Health and well-being, Climate change and environment
https://ignite.org.pk/cif/

7th August 2022

August

Accelerating Basic and Translational Research in Hidradenitis Suppurativa - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Basic and translational studies aimed at understanding the etiology, and the cellular and molecular mechanisms, including the environmental, genetic, epigenetic, biologic, and immunologic factors causing and/or associated with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-719.html

8 Sep 2021

August

Accelerating the Pace of Child Health Research Using Existing Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Applications proposing the analysis of this public use dataset to increase knowledge of adolescent health and development
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-19-162.html

8 Sep 2021

August

Mental Health Research Awards for Investigators in Low and Middle-Income Countries - National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) NIH
Launch an innovative clinical, translational, basic or services research program that holds the potential to enhance our fundamental understanding of mental illnesses, transform prevention and treatment of mental illnesses, and/or to translate evidence into practice and policy in low resource international settings.
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-21-120.html

9 Dec 2021

August

Multi-country learning study to reduce drop-out from the infant primary immunization series to the 9-month immunization touchpoint
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks proposals for a rapid learning project to understand why infants drop out of the primary vaccination series to the 9-month touch point and find ways to increase retention.
https://rb.gy/dygal

9th Aug, 2023

August

Multi-country learning study to reduce drop-out from the infant primary immunization series to the 9-month immunization touchpoint
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks proposals for a rapid learning project to understand why infants drop out of the primary vaccination series to the 9-month touch point and find ways to increase retention.
https://rb.gy/dygal

9th Aug, 2023

August

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in collaboration with The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
How might we use unconventional methods to measure the improvement of primary health care performance in low- and middle-income countries? The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is accepting solutions for Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge!
https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/performance-improvement

9th August, 2022

August

The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) Accelerating investment for climate and clean energy
PFAN is a global network of climate and clean energy financing experts, which offers free business coaching and investment facilitation to entrepreneurs developing climate and clean energy projects in emerging markets.
https://pfan.net/

9th August,2022

August

Tech for Healthcare - CISCO
Research in multiple applications of technology for healthcare applications
https://research.cisco.com/research-grants/RFP-21-04

Currently open

August

Funding for Outpatient Clinical Trials for COVID-19 - COVID-19 Early Treatment Fund (CETF)
Exclusively funds outpatient clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments
https://www.treatearly.org/apply-for-funding

Currently open

August

National Science Foundation
Multiple calls for research in Biological sciences
https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_list.jsp?org=bio

Currently open

August

Global Innovation Fund
Any solution that has potential to address an important development problem more effectively than existing approaches
https://www.globalinnovation.fund/apply/

Currently open

August

MQ (Moral Intelligence Quotient) Mental Health Transdisciplinary Research Grants
This funding opportunity from MQ Mental Health Research and Wellcome aims to support researchers outside psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience to apply bold and novel ideas and methods from their discipline to mental health science.
https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/funding-opportunities/transdisciplinary-grants/

Currently Open

August

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023
European Commission’s MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to boost the creative and innovative capabilities of PhD holders by providing advanced training and international, interdisciplinary mobility opportunities. It welcomes excellent researchers of any nationality, including those interested in non-academic sector projects or researchers seeking to reintegrate or restart their careers in research.
https://rb.gy/ed2sn

Currently Open

August

PIECEs Small Scale Research Grants
The PIECEs Small Scale Research Grant aims to enhance research capacity and community engagement within the 'Improving outcomes for people with psychosis in Pakistan and India - enhancing the Effectiveness of Community-based care (PIECEs)' research program.
https://piecesresearch.com/small-scale-grants-pakistan

Currently Open

August

MOMENTUM (Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Services, Voluntary Family Planning, and Reproductive Health Care
Accelerating health progress in high-burden countries. This initiative aims to reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality by enhancing host country healthcare. USAID supports countries on their development journey towards self-reliance.
https://www.usaid.gov/global-health/momentum-project

Currently Open

August

Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Research Agency for International Development
USAID Foreign Assistance available to various organizations, including public, private, for-profit, nonprofit, higher education, and NGOs. Concept papers can be submitted for potential funding through different rounds of the APS.
https://www.usaid.gov/pakistan/partnership-opportunities

Currently Open

August

Roddenberry Catalyst, The Roddenberry Foundation (TRF)
The Roddenberry Foundation's Roddenberry Catalyst program seeks exceptional individuals and organizations with innovative and original ideas that have the potential to create a lasting impact on the world. The program supports these visionaries in bringing their ideas to life and promoting transformative thinking.
https://roddenberryfoundation.org/

Currently Open

August

Gilead Foundation funding for Innovative Therapeutics
Accepting grant applications year-round. Funding requests must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the activity's start. Grant reviews take around 12 weeks. Focus Areas: Innovative therapeutics in HIV, Liver Diseases (HCV, HBV, HDV), Oncology (Hematology, Solid Tumors), and Inflammatory Respiratory Diseases.
https://www.gilead.com/purpose/giving/funding-requests/apply-asia

Currently Open

August

Grant to organize Seminar/Conference/Symposium or Workshop HEC Pakistan
The HEC Pakistan invites applications from faculty/researchers of public sector higher education institutes and eligible private universities to apply for HEC funding under the seminar conference program.
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/GSCP.aspx

Currently Open

August

Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives
Dubai Cares plays a vital role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 by providing funding and grants for programs in early childhood development, quality primary and secondary education, vocational training for youth, and education in emergencies and protracted crises. Its support helps ensure inclusive and lifelong learning for all, aligning with the SDG's vision by 2030.
https://www.dubaicares.ae/partner-us

Currently Open

August

Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training in Virology and Vaccine Technologies (COMSTECH)
COMSTECH provides fellowships to young scientists from Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries, allowing them to spend three months at a center of excellence in another OIC country. The fellowships aim to boost the research and development capabilities of promising early-career scientists, fostering collaborations in the field of virology and vaccine technology.
https://www.comstech.org/comstech-fellowships/

Currently Open

August

Innovative and Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG) by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan
ICRG fosters research collaborations between Pakistani and UK institutions, focusing on emerging disciplines and priority areas such as medical and allied health sciences, energy, climate change, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanoscience, big data, and social sciences.
https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/ICRG/Pages/default.aspx

Currently Open

August

Pakistan Science Foundation Funding for Natural Sciences Linkage Programme
Funding opportunities to transform research into commercializable product/services. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Material Science, Big Data/ Data Mining, Green Technologies.
https://psf.gov.pk/nlsp-call-fo-proposals2023.aspx

Currently Open

August

Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
The GIF accept applications on a rolling basis, their window is always open with no deadlines or rounds, and they provide of funding for the purpose of any solution that has the potential to address an important development problem more effectively than existing approaches.
https://www.globalinnovation.fund/apply/

Currently Open

August

Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP)
The GEF Small Grants Programme, founded in 1992, exemplifies sustainable development through "thinking globally, acting locally." It offers financial and technical aid to projects that protect the environment, improve people's well-being, and demonstrate the harmony between human needs and environmental goals through community action. Type of projects: biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and adaptation, land degradation and sustainable forest management, international waters, and chemicals.
https://sgp.undp.org/index.php

Currently Open

August

Travel Grants for Development
Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) offer a Travel Grant for Ph.D. Scholars and PSF registered Society Members, as well as the opportunity for new scientific societies to register with them.
https://psf.gov.pk/travel-grants-development.aspx

Currently Open

August

Innovator Seed Fund (ISF) - HEC
ISF will provide a package of support and seed funding to early-stage startups through HEC-recognized Business Incubation Centers (BICs) at universities.
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/RnD/ISF/Pages/default.aspx

Opens in Nov 2021

August

Innovator Seed Fund (ISF) - HEC
ISF will provide a package of support and seed funding to early-stage startups through HEC-recognized Business Incubation Centers (BICs) at universities.
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/RnD/ISF/Pages/default.aspx

To be announced in Oct 2021

August