ARNTD Small Grants Program Scholarship 2026 in Africa

Overview

The ARNTD Small Grants Program provides funding opportunities for African scientists and researchers conducting implementation research on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Managed in partnership with COR-NTD and supported by the UK FCDO, the initiative aims to advance operational research, build institutional capacity, and generate evidence-based solutions that align with the WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap.

Benefits

Early-career grants offer maximum funding of up to USD 30,000, with four awards available.
Mid-career grants offer maximum funding of up to USD 65,000, with two awards available.
Opportunities for institutional capacity building, strengthening local research, and fostering South-South and North-South collaboration.
Engagement platforms with policymakers, community implementers, and stakeholders.

Eligibility

Applicants must be African researchers or academics based at a university or research institution within Africa.
Proposed projects must align with national NTD program priorities and the WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap.
Early-career grants target PhD students and individuals in the early phases of their research careers.
Mid-career grants are reserved for previous SGP I-VI grantees who have demonstrated research excellence.
Initial applications can be submitted in English, French, or Portuguese, though shortlisted candidates must provide full proposals in English.
Researchers experiencing career breaks due to family or health reasons are welcome to apply.

How to Apply

Review the specific guidelines for either the early-career or mid-career funding streams.
Prepare a research proposal that addresses national priorities and the WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap.
Submit the application online through the appropriate language form in English, French, or Portuguese.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a comprehensive full proposal and supplemental documentation in English.

Deadline

The application deadline is 24 August 2026 at 17:00 GMT.

Overview

Benefits

Early-career grants offer maximum funding of up to USD 30,000, with four awards available.

Mid-career grants offer maximum funding of up to USD 65,000, with two awards available.

Opportunities for institutional capacity building, strengthening local research, and fostering South-South and North-South collaboration.

Engagement platforms with policymakers, community implementers, and stakeholders.

Eligibility

Applicants must be African researchers or academics based at a university or research institution within Africa.

Proposed projects must align with national NTD program priorities and the WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap.

Early-career grants target PhD students and individuals in the early phases of their research careers.

Mid-career grants are reserved for previous SGP I-VI grantees who have demonstrated research excellence.

Initial applications can be submitted in English, French, or Portuguese, though shortlisted candidates must provide full proposals in English.

Researchers experiencing career breaks due to family or health reasons are welcome to apply.

How to Apply

Review the specific guidelines for either the early-career or mid-career funding streams.

Prepare a research proposal that addresses national priorities and the WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap.

Submit the application online through the appropriate language form in English, French, or Portuguese.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a comprehensive full proposal and supplemental documentation in English.