Gates Foundation Grand Challenges

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Open call (verified 2026-07-31): 'Multiplex Platforms to Assess Indicators of Micronutrient Status, Inflammation and Infectious Disease', applications open July 21 2026 to September 8 2026. Grand Challenges runs several such calls a year, each with its own window; this date tracks the currently-open one.

AwardWhat a single award can be worth — the funder's published per-award amount or floor–ceiling range.

Amount not listed

DeadlineFinal application due date.

Sep 8, 2026

Letter of intentDue date for the letter of intent (a short pre-application some funders require or request before the full proposal).

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MechanismNIH activity code — the grant type (R01 research project, R21 exploratory, K series career development, F series fellowship, …).

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DurationMaximum project period for a single award.

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Expected awardsHow many awards the funder anticipates making under this opportunity.

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Funding cycleHow often the program accepts applications (annual, multiple cycles per year, rolling, or one-time).

Recurring (annual)

Open dateWhen applications open (or opened).

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Total fundingThe overall pool the funder expects to commit across ALL awards under this opportunity — not what one project receives.

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Clinical trialWhether proposed projects must, may, or must not include a clinical trial.

Optional / allowed