Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Grand Challenges Explorations

A message from Foundation Relations

Deadline: May 3, 2017, 2:30 PM EST
Amount: $100,000 (Phase I); very limited successful projects may be invited to apply for $1,000,000
Application: Two-page narrative with brief budget outline

• Learn about the Gates Grand Challenges
• Foundation Relations' intel on the Gates Grand Challenges Exploration
• Advice from Foundation Relations on writing Gates Explorations proposals

Gates Grand Challenges Explorations Information Session

One-hour presentation/conversation by Foundation Relations
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Lurie Engineering Center, Johnson Room

Program Details

The Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Explorations provides funding for creative, innovative, high-risk ideas that have the potential to transform global health in the developing world. Round 19 challenges include:

• Health Systems Strengthening: Ensuring Effective Health Supply Chains (joint with USAID)
• Wearables and Technology for Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Behavior Change
• Innovations for Integrated Diagnostics Systems
• New Approaches for Improving Timeliness of Routine Immunizations in Low-Resource Settings

Questions and Support:

Foundation Relations is familiar with the Gates Foundation and can offer counsel on how to frame a topic for the foundation. FR staff are also willing to edit and review proposals. Reach out to any of the individuals below:

Colleen Sherman, Joe Piffaretti, or Greg Witbeck – Medical School
John McLaughlin or Greg Johnson – Engineering
Maureen Martin – All Others