Applications for a Grand Challenges Explorations grant now open - ANYONE CAN APPLY!
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for Round 3 of Grand Challenges Explorations, a US$100 million initiative to help scientists pursue innovative ideas for solving major global health problems.
Grant proposals are being accepted online at http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/MalariaWorld until May 28, 2009, on the following topics:
• New! Create Low-Cost Diagnostics for Priority Global Health Conditions
• New! Create New Ways to Induce Mucosal Immunity
• Create New Vaccines for Diarrhea, HIV, Malaria, Pneumonia and Tuberculosis
• Create New Tools to Accelerate the Eradication of Malaria
Initial grants will be $100,000 each, and projects showing promise may have the opportunity to receive additional funding of $1 million or more. Full descriptions of the topics and application instructions are available at http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/MalariaWorld
One great idea - Two pages to fill out - $100.000,= to prove it
Anyone can apply, regardless of education or experience level
Step 1: Read the Details
To get started, download and read the Rules and Guidelines document (PDF) . It contains detailed information on all aspects of Grand Challenges Explorations. You may need to download Adobe Reader to view PDF documents.
Please also read the Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Policy. Any information submitted by you or on your behalf with respect to the Grand Challenges Explorations Initiative (including your proposal, reports, and any related documentation and communications) will be subject to and handled in accordance with the provisions in these three documents.
Changes to the rules and guidelines will be posted on the Frequently Asked Questions page of this Web site. Please read the current FAQs before submitting any questions or concerns.
Step 2: Read the Topics
Read the detailed topic descriptions on the GCE Topics Overview page and determine which topic best suits your idea. The topics for Round 3 are:
Please download the Application Form for specific instructions on the format and content of your application.
All proposals must be written in English.
Step 4: Create an Account, Register for a Topic, and Submit your Proposal
You may create an account using our online Explorations Application Tool. This tool will enable you to register for an Explorations topic as well as create, edit, or submit your proposal. After you have created an account and registered for a topic, you can start the online application process. All applications must be submitted through this online system.
Grant proposals are being accepted online at http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/MalariaWorld until May 28, 2009, on the following topics:
• New! Create Low-Cost Diagnostics for Priority Global Health Conditions
• New! Create New Ways to Induce Mucosal Immunity
• Create New Vaccines for Diarrhea, HIV, Malaria, Pneumonia and Tuberculosis
• Create New Tools to Accelerate the Eradication of Malaria
Initial grants will be $100,000 each, and projects showing promise may have the opportunity to receive additional funding of $1 million or more. Full descriptions of the topics and application instructions are available at http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/MalariaWorld
One great idea - Two pages to fill out - $100.000,= to prove it
Anyone can apply, regardless of education or experience level
Step 1: Read the Details
To get started, download and read the Rules and Guidelines document (PDF) . It contains detailed information on all aspects of Grand Challenges Explorations. You may need to download Adobe Reader to view PDF documents.
Please also read the Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Policy. Any information submitted by you or on your behalf with respect to the Grand Challenges Explorations Initiative (including your proposal, reports, and any related documentation and communications) will be subject to and handled in accordance with the provisions in these three documents.
Changes to the rules and guidelines will be posted on the Frequently Asked Questions page of this Web site. Please read the current FAQs before submitting any questions or concerns.
Step 2: Read the Topics
Read the detailed topic descriptions on the GCE Topics Overview page and determine which topic best suits your idea. The topics for Round 3 are:
- Create Low-Cost Diagnostics for Priority Global Health Conditions
- Create New Ways to Induce Mucosal Immunity
- Create New Vaccines for Diarrhea, HIV, Malaria, Pneumonia and Tuberculosis
- Create New Tools to Accelerate the Eradication of Malaria
Please download the Application Form for specific instructions on the format and content of your application.
All proposals must be written in English.
Step 4: Create an Account, Register for a Topic, and Submit your Proposal
You may create an account using our online Explorations Application Tool. This tool will enable you to register for an Explorations topic as well as create, edit, or submit your proposal. After you have created an account and registered for a topic, you can start the online application process. All applications must be submitted through this online system.
- You may create an account at any time
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