International Research Opportunities
The global health research landscape offers diverse opportunities for researchers, institutions, and organizations to engage in collaborative initiatives, access funding, and contribute to solving pressing health challenges.
Whether you're seeking research funding, looking for collaboration partners, or exploring training opportunities, this page connects you with resources to advance your global health research career.
Funding Opportunities
European Funding
Horizon 2020 / Horizon Europe
EU's flagship research and innovation programme with dedicated health research pillars
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European Research Council grants for frontier research across all career stages
Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, SynergyMarie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Individual fellowships and institutional training networks for researcher mobility
Global Funding Bodies
NIH International Programs
US National Institutes of Health funding for international collaborative research
Wellcome Trust
Global charitable foundation supporting health research worldwide
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Major funding for global health challenges, especially infectious diseases and health equity
WHO Research Programmes
World Health Organization research initiatives and implementation studies
Disease-Specific Funding
Cancer Research Networks
International consortia funding oncology research and clinical trials
Infectious Disease Alliances
Coalitions addressing TB, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and emerging infections
Rare Disease Initiatives
Programs supporting research into rare and orphan diseases
Early Career Funding
Postdoctoral Fellowships
International fellowships for postdoctoral researchers in health sciences
Career Development Awards
Support for early-stage investigators establishing independent research programs
Young Investigator Grants
Seed funding for innovative projects by emerging researchers
Collaboration Networks
Join Established Research Networks
International research networks provide platforms for collaboration, data sharing, and coordinated research efforts. Membership offers access to shared resources, expertise, and collaborative opportunities.
Systems Medicine Networks
Multi-omicsInternational consortia integrating genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and clinical data to understand disease mechanisms and develop personalized treatments.
- • European Systems Medicine Consortium
- • International Systems Biology Alliance
- • Precision Medicine Networks
Clinical Trial Networks
TranslationalCoordinated infrastructure for multi-center clinical trials, accelerating evaluation of new diagnostics, therapeutics, and interventions.
- • European Clinical Trial Networks
- • Global Oncology Trial Consortia
- • Infectious Disease Trial Platforms
Cohort Studies
PopulationLarge-scale longitudinal studies tracking health outcomes over time, providing invaluable data for understanding disease development and risk factors.
- • UK Biobank and International Partners
- • Global Aging Cohort Studies
- • Birth Cohort Networks
Data Sharing Platforms
InfrastructureSecure platforms enabling researchers to share and analyze data across institutions and borders, accelerating discovery and reducing research waste.
- • European Genomic Data Commons
- • Global Alliance for Genomics & Health
- • Clinical Data Exchange Networks
Training and Development
Research Skills Training
- • Bioinformatics and computational biology
- • Advanced statistics and machine learning
- • Research methodology workshops
- • Grant writing and proposal development
International Exchanges
- • Short-term research visits
- • Long-term sabbatical programs
- • Collaborative research projects
- • Joint PhD and postdoc programs
Leadership Development
- • Research leadership programs
- • Project management training
- • Science communication skills
- • Policy engagement workshops
How to Access Opportunities
Identify Your Research Interests
Clarify your research focus, whether it's specific diseases, methodologies, populations, or health challenges. This helps target relevant opportunities and partnerships.
Build Your Network
Attend international conferences, join professional societies, and engage with online research communities. Networking is essential for learning about opportunities and finding collaborators.
Monitor Funding Calls
Subscribe to funding alerts, regularly check major funder websites, and work with your institutional research office to stay informed about upcoming opportunities.
Develop Strong Proposals
Invest time in developing well-crafted proposals that clearly articulate research questions, methodologies, expected impact, and how your work addresses global health priorities.
Engage with Support Services
Take advantage of grant support services, proposal review programs, and mentoring opportunities offered by your institution or funding bodies.
Featured Opportunities
Global Health Systems Research Initiative
International funding call for research on strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries. Multi-country collaborations encouraged, with focus on implementation science and policy translation.
Early Career Researcher Exchange Programme
Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers to conduct collaborative research at partner institutions across Europe. Includes funding for research costs, travel, and living expenses for 6-12 month exchanges.
Join Collaborations
Connect with international research networks and partnerships
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