Three international research grants for 2026 are now open:
1. Halton Foundation Grant Program 2026 (Deadline: 1 Sep 2026)
2. Thrive Grant for Plant-Based Food Systems and Sustainable Alternatives (Deadline: 1 Sep 2026)
3. Global Science Summit Programme 2026 (Deadline: 1 Sep 2026)
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1. Halton Foundation Grant Program 2026
The Halton Foundation provides funding opportunities to non-profit organizations researching how to improve human wellbeing in indoor environments. Grants have been awarded in several areas including helping children with asthma, funding for the Himalayas Stove project, and providing grants to universities that research indoor environmental quality.
Funding Organization: Halton Foundation
Scope: Solutions for enhanced indoor environmental quality
Eligibility: Open to non-profit organizations—regardless of geographical location—that conduct research on improving human well-being in indoor environments or develop solutions to enhance indoor environmental quality.
Awards
Selected proposals may receive:
• One-time grants which are single-year grants for a specific purpose
• Multi-year grants for no longer than three years; and,
• Start-up program grants
Depending on the scope and nature of the project or program, the amount of the grant may vary between thousands of dollars and tens of thousands of dollars. Grants shall not exceed 30,000 USD per year.
Application Process:
• Complte the pre-qualification process available on the Foundation’s website
• Submit the full grant application form with all required attachment through the Foundation’s grant application portal.
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Further information: https://foundation.halton.com/
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2. Thrive Grant for Plant-Based Food Systems and Sustainable Alternatives
The Thrive Grant is a global funding opportunity designed to support organizations working to transform food systems by reducing reliance on industrial animal agriculture. The program focuses on accelerating the transition toward plant-based, sustainable, and equitable food systems.
Funding Organization: Thrive Philanthropy
Scope: Plant-based, sustainable, and equitable food systems
Eligibility:
• Non-profit organizations
• Based outside the United States
• Independent entities (not international branches of U.S.-based organizations)
• Annual budget typically under $500,000 USD
• Strong reputation within their community and stakeholder network
Maximum Award: Grants range from $10,000 to $30,000 USD.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted online via https://www.thrivephilanthropy.org/thrivegrant
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Further information: https://www.thrivephilanthropy.org/thrivegrant
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3. Global Science Summit Programme 2026
The Global Science Summit Programme 2026 supports researchers working on novel, interdisciplinary, and collaborative science-based solutions, enabled by digital technologies and health data, to current global challenges within cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs).
Funding Organization: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Research Scope: Projects should build on existing evidence on contextual barriers to detection and adherence and test innovations that address one or more of the following challenges:
• How to detect CMDs earlier in high-risk individuals across the life course
• How to integrate screening and follow-up within existing service platforms
• How to design patient-centred adherence strategies that account for behavioural, socioeconomic, and gender-related barriers
• How to establish or improve health system structures that improve treatment adherence for multiple CMDs and their comorbidities
Eligibility: Applications are open to researchers worldwide, with collaborations between 2-3 research groups.
Maximum Award: Up to 7 million DKK for 1 -3 years.
Application Process: The application must be submitted using the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s online application and grant management system, NORMA: https://norma.novonordiskfonden.dk
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Further information: https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/global-science-summit-programme-2026/
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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
