On November 13, 2011, Grand Challenges Canada announced new funding opportunities for early-career innovators from low- and lower-middle income countries, the Rising Stars in Global Health program.
The application site is now open and we are accepting applications. For more information and to apply, please visit www.grandchallenges.ca
Grand Challenges Canada's goal is to tap into bold local solutions to global health problems to solve some of the most persistent health challenges in the developing world through Integrated Innovation.
The Rising Stars in Global Health program will provide $100,000 CAD for up to 30 successful proof-of-concept proposals. Up to 6 additional scale-up grants of up to $1 million CAD will be awarded to applicants who have demonstrated success at the proff-of-concept stage.
Deadline: March 23, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. ET
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Grand Challenges Canada is a unique and indpendent not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of people in developing countries by integrating scientific, technological, business and social innovation. Grand Challenges Canada works with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and other global health foundations and organizations to find sustainable long-term solutions to the most pressing health challenges. Grand Challenges Canada is hosted at the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health.
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Deadline: March 23, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Please help us by disseminating this opportunity to your colleagues.
Grand Challenges Canada is a unique and indpendent not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of people in developing countries by integrating scientific, technological, business and social innovation. Grand Challenges Canada works with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and other global health foundations and organizations to find sustainable long-term solutions to the most pressing health challenges. Grand Challenges Canada is hosted at the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health.
If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to keep up-to-date with all the lates developments, including news, publications and job opportunities, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
