Call for proposals for polio eradication. Deadline: 31 August 2026
The Polio Research Committee is calling for research proposals supporting the Polio Endgame Strategy 2022-2026. Research proposals supporting the strategic plan may be submitted to the Committee for review and funding. Preference will be given to proposals developed by GPEI partner agencies and their research collaborators. However, other institutions may also submit proposals if they address the research priorities.
The current priority of the Polio Research Committee is to generate new data or information in the following areas: vaccine schedule immunogenicity, surveillance, product development, epidemiology and virology, monitoring and evaluation, basic immunology and poliovirus containment.
Awards
Awards range from USD 50,000 to USD 300,000
Submission of proposals
Submissions should be sent to polioresearch@who.int and include the completed application form.