Four international research grants for 2026 are now open:
1. Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care Grant Program (Deadline: 15 Mar 2026)
2. ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity (Deadline: 31 Mar 2026)
3. Strengthening skills and capacity for the deployment of EU Missions (Deadline: 31 Mar 2026)
4. Kuya Capital Grant Funding (Deadline: 1 Apr 2026)
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1. Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care Grant Program
The Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care Grant Program funds cutting-edge scientific research aimed at improving health outcomes across pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. The programme encourages innovative approaches that strengthen evidence-based nutrition strategies and advance scientific understanding in maternal and child health.
Funding Organization: Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care
Priority Research Areas:
• Infant allergy prevention and nutrition strategies
• Child growth and developmental support
• Postbiotic and gut health solutions
• Maternal nutrition and health
• Infant brain development
• Infant immunity and allergy management
Eligibility: The call is open to research scientists worldwide who are based at universities, hospitals, or leading academic and research institutions.
Maximum Award:
• Up to €50,000 per project for preclinical research
• Up to €100,000 per project for clinical research
Application Process: Please fill in an online application form and submit an abstract including the research plan at: https://www.biostime-institute.com/research-funding/two-step-process. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to fill in the ‘Full Application Dossier’. Final decision will be announced by 30 September 2026.
Application Deadline: 15 March 2026
Further Information: https://www.biostime-institute.com/research-funding/call-for-grants
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2. ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity
The ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity offer early-career researchers from OECD/DAC countries a hands-on training opportunity in life sciences and biosecurity at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, South Africa and at the ICGEB Regional Research Centre in China.
Funding Organization: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
Topics: Molecular detection tools of biological threats; epidemiology and genomic surveillance of pathogens; drug discovery; vaccine development; fundamental pathogen studies; point-of-care diagnostics; genetic editing; synthetic biology; industrial bioengineering; antimicrobial resistance; regulatory science and quality assurance; computational biology and AI in biotechnology.
Eligibility:
• Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State or from a country listed in the DAC list of ODA recipients (Thailand is listed in the DAC list of ODA recipients).
• Applicants must be early/mid-career scientists (i.e. researchers, laboratory personnel) with a background in biotechnologies and an interest in Dual Use Research of Concern (i.e. infectious diseases, gene editing etc).
• Fellowships for the ICGEB China Regional Research Centre in Taizhou are awarded under the SMART ‘Scientific Mobility for Advanced Research Training’ scheme.
• Degree requirements: applicants for ICGEB Trieste and Cape Town should hold a BSc (Honours) degree; applicants for ICGEB New Delhi should hold a MSc degree; applicants for the ICGEB RRC in China should hold an MSc or equivalent.
Maximum Award: The fellowship provides monthly stipend, travel expenses, health insurance, and visa fee for a 2-month duration.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted online at https://www.icgeb.org/fellowships/icgeb-fellowships-for-scientists-in-biosecurity-march-2026/
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
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3. Strengthening skills and capacity for the deployment of EU Missions
This call aims to strengthen research-driven capacity-building and institutional readiness to accelerate the deployment of innovative solutions in support of the five EU Missions. By identifying skills gaps, enhancing capacity within local authorities, and fostering experimentation and innovation at the local level, this action will empower key actors to fully leverage the Missions’ potential.
Funding Organization: EU Horizon Europe
Scope: Proposals should address the following key areas:
• Skills inventory and gap analysis: conduct a comprehensive assessment of required and desirable skills and capacities relevant to the implementation of the EU Missions. Develop and promote methods to identify gaps, barriers and training needs across sectors and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the specific challenges of diverse missions.
• Specific capacity building activities with local authorities should be undertaken to co-create and validate the methods and materials to be developed related to skills mapping and skills gap analysis for the deployment of innovative solutions. Such capacity building activities may take the form of targeted training programmes, peer-learning networks, and mentoring schemes for local authorities to build up skills and knowledge necessary to deploy innovative solutions, engage stakeholders, and mobilize funding for Mission-related activities.
Eligibility: Applications are open for consortia with at least 3 participants established in different countries, based in an EU Member State and Associated Countries. Participants from low- to middle-income countries are eligible for funding.
Maximum Award: Up to 1 million EUR over 1 to 3 years.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Funding Call: HORIZON-MISS-2026-07-CROSS-01
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4. Kuya Capital Grant Funding
Kuya Capital offers non-equity grant funding to accelerate revenue-generating startups without requiring them to give up ownership. This grant fund is designed to support startups across all industries that have existing revenue streams and proven market demand for their products or services.
Funding Organization: Kuya Capital
Scope: Startups across all industries
Eligibility
Applications are open to startups worldwide meeting the following criteria:
• Revenue Generating: Your startup must have existing revenue streams and proven market demand for your product or service.
• Growth Potential: Demonstrate clear growth trajectory with scalable business model and market opportunity.
• Experienced Team: Founding team with relevant industry experience and proven ability to execute business plans.
• Clear Use of Funds: Detailed plan for how the investment will be used to accelerate growth and achieve milestones.
• Legal Compliance: Business must be legally registered and compliant with local regulations in operating jurisdiction.
• Financial Transparency: Financial projections for the next 3 years and clear revenue model documentation.
Benefits: Up to $50,000 USD in grant, and access to $100K+ in cloud services.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted online at https://www.kuya.capital
Application Deadline: 1 April 2026
Further information: https://www.kuya.capital
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For more information, please contact
Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak and Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn
Tel: 02 470 9654
Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th
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