Grand Challenges Explorations fosters innovation in global health research. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $100 million to encourage scientists worldwide to expand the pipeline of ideas to fight our greatest health challenges.
Launched in 2008, Grand Challenge Explorations grants have already been awarded to 262 researchers from 30 countries.
Open to All Disciplines: Anyone Can Apply
The grant program is open to anyone from any discipline, from student to tenured professor, and from any organization – colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies. Agile, Accelerated Grant-Making
The initiative uses an agile, accelerated grant-making process with short two-page applications and no preliminary data required. Applications are submitted online, and winning grants are chosen approximately 4 months from the submission deadline.
Initial grants of $100,000 are awarded two times a year. Successful projects have the opportunity to receive a follow-on grant of up to $1 million.
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
Topics are presented for each Grand Challenges Explorations round. Read the detailed topic descriptions on the GCE Topics Overview page and determine which topic best suits your idea.
Step 3: Download the Application Form
Please download the Application Form (click here) 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.
Launched in 2008, Grand Challenge Explorations grants have already been awarded to 262 researchers from 30 countries.
Open to All Disciplines: Anyone Can Apply
The grant program is open to anyone from any discipline, from student to tenured professor, and from any organization – colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies. Agile, Accelerated Grant-Making
The initiative uses an agile, accelerated grant-making process with short two-page applications and no preliminary data required. Applications are submitted online, and winning grants are chosen approximately 4 months from the submission deadline.
Initial grants of $100,000 are awarded two times a year. Successful projects have the opportunity to receive a follow-on grant of up to $1 million.
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
Topics are presented for each Grand Challenges Explorations round. Read the detailed topic descriptions on the GCE Topics Overview page and determine which topic best suits your idea.
Step 3: Download the Application Form
Please download the Application Form (click here) 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
More info available at: www.grandchallenges.org
