[May 2026]
Step into a world of global health opportunities with 50+ grants, fellowships, awards, and innovation calls supporting medical research, mental wellbeing, maternal and child health, digital health, cancer care, nutrition, and community wellness. Open to NGOs, researchers, startups, and healthcare changemakers worldwide.
Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award for Researchers
Deadline: 02-July-2026
The Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award supports early-career researchers advancing type 1 diabetes research across basic, clinical, translational, and psychosocial domains…[more]
Kellogg Family Early-Career PatientOriented Diabetes Research Award
Deadline: 02-July-2026
The Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award is designed to support emerging investigators working in type 1 diabetes clinical research…[more]
DayOne Accelerator Program for Healthtech Startups
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The DayOne Accelerator is inviting applications from healthtech and techbio startups developing solutions that support pharmaceutical research and development (R&D)…[more]
Open Call: Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity
Deadline: 30-June-2026
Applications open for Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity recognizes organizations working to improve maternal health outcomes and advance equitable access to quality maternity care for women and communities around the world…[more]
Research Grants for Health, Food, and Natural Medicine
Deadline: 20-May-2026
Ekhagastiftelsen funds research and development projects that improve public health through healthier food, organic agriculture, nutrition, natural medicine, complementary healing, and healthier lifestyles…[more]
Enlight Fellowship for Youth Mental Wellbeing Leaders
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The Enlight Fellowship is a fully funded 16-week global programme supporting youth entrepreneurs and leaders working on mental wellbeing solutions…[more]
Open Call: Strengthening Local Capacity for Conservation, Food and Health
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation funds initiatives that address environmental sustainability, food security, and public health challenges in developing regions…[more]
Open Call: Estimating the Global Burden of Diarrheal Diseases
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is funding projects to improve estimates of diarrheal disease burden in children under five in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…[more]
Humanitarian Aid Grants for Aviation-Based Relief Efforts
Deadline: 29-May-2026
Humanitarian Aid Grants support non-profit organizations that use aviation to deliver life-saving assistance, healthcare access, and emergency relief to remote or crisis-affected regions…[more]
Applications open for Wellcome Career Development Awards
Deadline: 28-July-2026
The Wellcome Trust Career Development Awards support mid-career researchers to become internationally recognized leaders in health-related research…[more]
Request for Proposals: Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program is inviting applications to support innovative, patient-centered interventional clinical trials that improve cancer treatment options and quality of life…[more]
CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists worldwide seeking dual expertise in immunology and computational biology…[more]
RFAs: CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in immunology and cancer immunology, providing three years of financial support, mentorship, and professional development…[more]
Applications open for Mérieux Foundation Small Grants Program
Deadline: 01-August-2026
The Mérieux Foundation small grants program supports locally led health initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of infectious diseases in vulnerable populations. Special emphasis is placed on improving maternal and child health outcomes in resource-limited settings…[more]
CFAs: Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 02-July-2026
The Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early-career health scientists conducting diabetes-related research through a structured three-year research training period…[more]
Apply Now: Small Grants Programme for Palliative Care Development
Deadline: 26-May-2026
The True Colours Trust Small Grants Programme aims to strengthen palliative care services in Africa by supporting registered hospices and care providers. It focuses on practical, immediate interventions that improve comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families…[more]
Request for Proposals: Pfizer Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Pfizer Research Grant Request for Proposals supports independent clinical and observational research on elranatamab in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. It is designed to complement clinical trial data with real-world evidence from routine healthcare practice…[more]
Apply for Early-Career Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Early-Career Research Fellowship is a fully funded 6-month program offering a $2,000 monthly stipend, travel, and accommodation support for African researchers…[more]
Apply for Film Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension” (Africa)
Deadline: 30-October-2026
The Merck Foundation Film Awards 2026 invites African filmmakers, students, and young talents to submit short or long films that promote healthy lifestyles and raise awareness about Diabetes and Hypertension prevention and early detection…[more]
Submissions open for Song Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” 2026 (Africa)
Deadline: 30-October-2026
The Merck Foundation Song Awards 2026 invite African singers and musical artists to submit original songs that promote healthy lifestyles and raise awareness about Diabetes and Hypertension prevention and early detection…[more]
Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” 2026 (Africa)
Deadline: 30-October-2026
The Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2026 invite African fashion students and designers to submit designs that promote healthy lifestyles and raise awareness about Diabetes and Hypertension prevention and early detection…[more]
Nominations open for Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award
Deadline: 02-June-2026
The Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award by Wellcome provides £1 million to £8 million in funding for transdisciplinary teams to conduct randomized controlled trials in Africa, South Asia, and South-East Asia…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advance Active Ageing and Improve Quality of Life
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) is offering grants of up to USD 150,000 to support research and innovation that improves the quality of life of older adults in ASEAN countries. The programme focuses on active ageing, health, inclusion, and long-term care solutions. It supports interdisciplinary, evidence-based projects with strong policy and real-world impact…[more]
Call for Projects: Advanced Digital Skills for AI Uptake in Health
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The European Commission is offering €7.8 million in funding to strengthen advanced digital skills for AI integration in healthcare…[more]
Call for Capacity Building for Digital Health Systems
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The European Commission is investing €24.4 million to strengthen digital health systems under the European Health Data Space…[more]
Call for Digital Solutions for Regulatory Compliance Through Data
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The European Commission is offering €8.5 million to support innovative digital solutions that automate regulatory reporting and reduce administrative burdens across sectors…[more]
Apply AI: Piloting AI-based Image Screening in Medical Centres
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The European Commission is offering €9 million to develop and validate cloud-based AI systems for medical image screening in real clinical settings…[more]
Heat and Hypertension – Understanding the Mechanisms of Interaction Programme
Deadline: 07-October-2026
The Challenge Programme funds large-scale research on the health risks of hypertension during extreme heat events…[more]
Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Project Grants 2026
Deadline: 03-June-2026
The Non Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Project Grants 2026 by the Novo Nordisk Foundation supports collaborative research projects focused on endocrine disorders beyond diabetes…[more]
Project Grants in Endocrinology and Metabolism 2026
Deadline: 04-June-2026
The Project Grants in Endocrinology and Metabolism Nordic Region 2026 by the Novo Nordisk Foundation supports high-impact research in endocrine and metabolic health…[more]
Advancing Next Generation AMR Diagnostics for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Programme
Deadline: 07-October-2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is funding large-scale research projects to develop rapid, minimally invasive, and affordable diagnostics for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs)…[more]
Reducing Childhood Vulnerability – Health Promotion in Social Initiatives 2026
Deadline: 20-Aug-2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is offering grants of DKK 1–4 million to support cross-sectoral projects improving the health and well-being of vulnerable children aged 0–10…[more]
Child Survival Call 2026: Advancing Maternal and Child Health
Deadline: 26-May-2026
The la Caixa Foundation Child Survival Call 2026 supports network-based health projects in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality…[more]
DWF Foundation Grants for Community Impact
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The DWF Foundation provides grants to registered charities that help individuals, groups, and communities reach their full potential. Funding supports projects in homelessness, health and wellbeing, employability, education, and environment and sustainability, with most grants under £5,000…[more]
2026-2027 Power to Make A Difference Programme
Deadline: 03-June-2026
The Power to Make a Difference (PMAD) Call for Proposals invites NGOs, CBOs, and faith-based organisations to fund projects improving education, health, poverty reduction, inclusion, and sustainable development…[more]
Cohort 9: Systems Leadership Program for Health in a Digital Age
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Sciana Network Fellowship is a two-year international leadership programme focused on transforming health systems through digital innovation, resilience, and equity…[more]
Apply for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grant (US and Canada)
Deadline: 23-July-2026
The Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants programme supports innovative, early-stage projects that connect climate science with human health research and practice…[more]
Visiting Professorship Program for Prostate Cancer Education Support (US)
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The Visiting Professorship Program (USA) provides up to $50,000 per organization to support community-based urology and medical oncology teams in delivering expert-led educational sessions on prostate cancer care…[more]
Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grant for Innovative Cancer Research (United States)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation supports biomedical research aimed at advancing new approaches to cancer treatment and cure…[more]
2027 Impact Grants for Community Projects (Track 2) – United States
Deadline: 20-May-2026
The Prevent Cancer Foundation Track 2 Impact Grants 2027 support rural U.S. community organizations delivering cancer prevention and early detection services…[more]
First Responders’ Mental Health Grants Program (Canada)
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The Government of Alberta is offering up to $1.5 million in funding to support mental health services and research for first responders and emergency workers…[more]
LASR Bilateral Cooperation Call for Joint R&D Projects (Turkey and Libya)
Deadline: 03-Aug-2026
The TÜBİTAK–LASR bilateral cooperation call supports joint research and development projects between Türkiye and Libya under the TÜBİTAK 1071 Programme…[more]
Apply for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programme in Colombia
Deadline: 22-May-2026
UNICEF is requesting grant applications to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS / SMAPS) services for children, adolescents, and vulnerable communities in the Chocó department of Colombia…[more]
Call for Nominations: Sports Health and Wellbeing Awards (Ireland)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Sports Health and Wellbeing Awards recognise organisations that use sport, physical activity, and community programmes to improve physical and mental wellbeing…[more]
Grants Available to Support Healthy Ageing in Older People (Australia)
Deadline: 13-July-2026
The Small Grants Program funds grassroots, community-driven projects that support LGBTQIA+ individuals and promote positive social and mental health outcomes…[more]
Grants to Support Community Mental Health Services in New Zealand
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Christine Taylor Foundation for Mental Health supports community-based organisations working directly with individuals experiencing mental health conditions in New Zealand…[more]
Request for Applications: ABP Journalism Award (Brazil)
Deadline: 15-August-2026
The ABP Journalism Award recognizes outstanding journalism in Brazil that raises awareness about mental health and reduces stigma related to psychiatric disorders…[more]
Request For Applications: Featured Grants Program in United States
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Featured Grants Program is designed to support impactful, community-based organizations working to advance opportunities for women and girls in low-income and marginalized regions of the Global South…[more]
Call for Applications: Oil free Cooking Challenge for a Healthier India
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Drop the Oil Challenge is a nationwide recipe competition designed to promote oil-free cooking across India. It is organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in collaboration with MyGov…[more]
Applications open for Community Innovation Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The Community Innovation Grant is a local funding programme designed to support innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents of Haida Gwaii…[more]
Apply Now: Childhood Stroke Research Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 01-July-2026
The Childhood Stroke Research Grant Program supports research that improves outcomes for children and families affected by childhood stroke…[more]
Entries open for National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award (India)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award is a prestigious recognition for Ayurveda professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and global promotion of Ayurveda. It honors individuals whose work has significantly impacted healthcare, research, education, policy, or large-scale integration of Ayurveda into health systems…[more]
Call for Proposals: Nutrition and Well-being of Children and Youth in Colombia
Deadline: 06-June-2026
The New England Association for Colombian Children (NEACOL) is offering grants of up to USD 10,000 for nonprofit organizations in Colombia to support projects that improve the wellbeing of vulnerable children and youth… [more]
Apply now for Climate-Resilient WASH Services in Sierra Leone
Deadline: 30-May-2026
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking applications to strengthen access to safe and climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in rural Sierra Leone between 2026 and 2028…[more]
RFAs: Strengthening Primary Health Care and MNCAH Services Initiatives (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 28-May-2026
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is supporting integrated maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services across selected districts in Bangladesh…[more]