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Grand Challenges Explorations: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Discover how researchers and innovators in global health can access grant funding to support new ideas and health solutions.

Grand Challenges Explorations provides funding to support researchers and innovators working to solve significant issues in global health.

Who it's for

This scheme is intended for researchers and innovators who are working specifically within the field of global health. It is designed for those looking to develop solutions to major health challenges on a global scale.

What you get

If your proposal is successful, you can receive a grant to support your research or innovation. These grants are designed to help move new ideas forward, with funding amounts starting at $100,000 USD.

What it costs you

Applying for this funding is designed to be relatively straightforward in terms of initial documentation. It does not require you to provide any preliminary data to be considered for the grant. Instead, the primary requirement is the creation and submission of a two-page proposal outlining your idea.

The catch to know

You must be very careful about the specific topics being called for in each cycle. The foundation issues calls for proposals that focus on very specific areas of interest. If your work falls outside the specific scope defined in a particular call, your application will not be suitable for that round.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website to check the current topic calls.
  2. Ensure your research or innovation falls within the specific scope of the current call.
  3. Prepare a concise two-page proposal without the need for preliminary data.
  4. Submit your completed application through the official portal.

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/