| 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 Webinar for Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Funding Opportunities The Fogarty International Center will host a pre-submission technical assistance webinar to inform potential applicants about two new Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) related to the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) program: - PAR-25-213: Implementation Research for Multi-morbidity Management in the Context of Non-communicable Diseases in LMICs and US Tribal Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
- PAR-25-223: Implementation Research for Multi-morbidity Management in the Context of Non-communicable Diseases in LMICs and US Tribal Populations (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
The webinar will cover the purpose and objectives of these NOFOs, application requirements, and budget considerations. Prospective applicants are encouraged to submit questions prior to the event. NIH to implement Common Forms for Biographical Sketches The NIH has announced that it will adopt Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for all applications and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) due on or after May 25, 2025. This change aligns with a federal initiative to standardize disclosure requirements across research agencies. - Effective Date: May 25, 2025
- First deadline for submission: December 3, 2024
- Read full notice (NOT-OD-24-163)
Supplement for Capacity Building related to Bioethics Research NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) is offering administrative supplements for research focused on bioethical issues, aiming to support evidence-based policy development and to build bioethics research capacity. This funding targets projects that examine ethical challenges linked to NIH priorities, such as public health crises, emerging technologies, and patient data use. The initiative encourages projects exploring patient data sharing, real-world data ethics, and patient engagement strategies, along with topics on bioethics education and diversity in innovation. Date extended! Apply to be Fogarty International Center's next director of international training and research The John E. Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates with an MD, PhD or equivalent doctoral in biomedical science and senior-level research and research administration experience in one or more scientific areas related to global health for the position of Director of the Division of International Training and Research. Open to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens eligible for a valid work authorization. NIH/PEPFAR Local Implementation Science Network Seeks Applications Apply to develop a local Implementation Science (IS) alliance that responds to the local priorities and contexts and engage with the larger cross-alliance network comprised of members of all the local alliances. Each local IS alliance will convene partners to develop activities related to implementation challenges in the context of HIV and an overall agenda that addresses consensus-driven implementation science priorities. Upcoming Deadlines for Fogarty Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities on which Fogarty is a partner: Administrative supplements for current Fogarty grant recipients: Funding Opportunities NIH funding opportunities focusing on global health and foreign collaboration: NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations and/or foreign components of U.S. organizations may apply: NIH funding opportunities for which foreign components may apply: Other Funding News General NIH notices: Notices of changes to NIH funding opportunities: Notices of intent to publish funding opportunities: NIH Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs): Non-NIH funding opportunities: - Applications are now open for the 2025 Next Generation Scientist (NGS) program, a 3-month internship for talented scientists from low- and middle-income countries to gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical research at the Novartis campus in Switzerland.
Application deadline: October 31, 2024 - The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) in partnership with the Frontiers Research Foundation invites all universities and national academies to participate in the 3rd edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize as a National Nominating Body. The Prize is an international science competition where three prizes of 1 million Swiss francs are offered to exceptional scientists whose work actively contributes to establishing pathways for solutions to keep humanity within the 9 planetary boundaries.
Application deadline: November 1, 2024 - The UK National Institute for Health and Care Research is now seeking applications for their Global Health Research (GHR) â Researcher-led programs. GHR funds research that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Application deadline: November 6, 2024 - The American Institute of Indian Studies is accepting applications for a variety of fellowships providing funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars in pursuit of knowledge about India.
Application deadline: November 15, 2024 - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting applications for International Fellowships. Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Application deadline: November 15, 2024 - The Wellcome career development awards provides funding 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 related to human life, health and wellbeing.
Application deadline: November 26, 2024
Featured News and Information Fogarty News NIH News NIH News Training Opportunities APHRC to host Grant Webinar Series APHRCâs Afrique Research Support Hub (ARSH), led by the R&D Ecosystem Strengthening Unit under the RRCS Division, aims to bolster post-PhD researchersâ skills in research conceptualization and grant writing. Through monthly 90-minute webinars in English and French, ARSH provides practical training on general grantsmanship and proposal development, enhancing Africa-centric research capacity. - Webinar Date: October 30, 7:00 a.m. ET
- Register
NIH to host course on ethical and regulatory aspects of clinical research This course is offered to anyone interested or involved in the ethics of clinical research with human subjects. Participants represent multiple disciplines including research teams, IRB members, physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, administrative staff, students, and others. The course meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. ET (USA) from September 25 to November 6, 2024. Two-Part Virtual Event, NIH Grants Process Primer: Application to Award NIH is hosting a two-part event that will provide participants with the basics to help you in your role working with the NIH grants process from application preparation to award. In Part One NIH experts will introduce participants to the NIH as an organization, key components of finding the right funding opportunity, the NIH team, application, and more. In Part Two participants will have the opportunity to view demos and engage during this next-level look at tools and systems used during the application process. - Virtual event dates: November 13-14, 2024 at 1:00-4:00 pm ET
- Register
Cornell Accepting Applications for Global Womenâs Health Training Applications are now open for the Global Infectious Diseases in Women Course and Women's Infectious Disease Global Scholars (WINGS)  Program and the Infectious Disease in Women Course. Manuscript, Abstract & Poster Submission Opportunities - The NIDA International Program is now accepting proposals for plenary sessions for the 2025 NIDA International Forum. The Forum will be held in conjunction with the 2025 College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Scientific Meeting. All presenters must be available to attend and participate in the forum in person.
- Forum dates: June 13-14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
- Submissions due: October 25, 2024
- The Pan African Medical Journal is welcoming papers for a special edition related to all aspects of mpox in Africa, including epidemiology, research, clinical practice, outbreak investigation and response, and other relevant mpox data and activities in Africa.
- Submissions due: November 30, 2024
- The Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Forum will be a 3-day event, held in Nairobi, Kenya between 7-9 May 2025, and co-hosted with the African Population Health Research Center (APHRC). Elrha is inviting humanitarian health research, policy, and practice experts, with experience relevant to the key objectives and themes of the Forum, to contribute to making it a stimulating, engaging, and inclusive event.
- Submissions due: December 15, 2024
- The International Cancer Screening Network (ICSN) is now accepting abstract submissions for ICSN 2025, which will be held June 18-20, 2025 in Aarhus, Denmark. The theme of ICSN 2025 is "Shaping the Future of Cancer Screening." Submitters are encouraged to submit abstracts that explore topics relating to one of the 10 abstracts themes.
- Submissions due: January 2, 2025
Events Events for global health researchers: -
American Public Health Association (APHA) â Global Health Annual Meeting - Date: October 27-30
- Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
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The Climate and Health Africa Conference 2024Â - Date: October 29-31
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Sponsored by CeSHHAR and the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and Ministry of Health and Childcare
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Genomic Surveillance and Characterization of Microbial Threats Facilitates Early Detection and Containment of Disease Outbreaks in West Africa - Date: October 30
- Location: NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD, USA and Virtual
- Speaker: Christian Happi, PhD Redeemer's University Redemption City, Nigeria
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Future Strategies for supporting interdisciplinary climate and health initiatives in Africa - Date: October 30
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Speakers include Fogarty's Brad Newsome
- Part of the Climate and Health Africa Conference 2024
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Identifying the Right Grant Opportunity  - Date: October 30-31
- Location: Virtual
- Part of the Afrique Research Support Hub (ARSH) webinar series
- Hosted by African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
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G20 Health Ministersâ Meeting - Date: October 31
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Infectious Disease Modelling Conference 2024Â - Date: November 6â8
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI)
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