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Multiplex Platforms to Assess Micronutrient Status, Infection and Inflammation
Grand Challenges / Gates Foundation
Supports development of translational multiplex platforms that can assess micronutrient status alongside infection and inflammation indicators.
What it funds
- Multiplex assay/platform innovation
- Translational approaches integrating micronutrient and inflammation/infection measurement
What it does not fund
- Basic research without a credible translational pathway
- Commercialisation-only proposals without the required technical development
Is this a fit?
Apply if
- The applicant is a legally recognised eligible organisation
- The team has relevant multidisciplinary technical expertise
- The approach has a credible translational path
Key dates
Call opened 21 July 2026
Applicant webinar 11 August 2026
Deadline 8 September 2026
Eligible costs
- Indirect costs up to 15%, subject to funder policy
The Methods Bench take
Best suited for Technical teams able to bridge biomarker science, assay development and real-world measurement needs.
The main hurdle A credible translational path matters; this is not designed for basic science alone.
Start early on Define scope A versus B, technical milestones and cross-disciplinary team roles.
Watch out for Display the two funding scopes rather than presenting USD 800k as the only award size.
Before you start, check
- Choose appropriate funding scope
- Confirm legal-entity eligibility
- Confirm translational relevance
- Build multidisciplinary team
Get the Proposal Builder KitWork with us on this application
Deadline 8 September 2026, 11:30 AM US Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)28 days remaining
Opens 21 July 2026
Funding Up to USD 800,000
Duration 24 months
Complexity high
Regions Global, Low- and middle-income countries encouraged
Who can apply Non-profit organisation, For-profit organisation, International organisation, Government agency, Academic institution
Uganda Uganda eligibleThe call is open to eligible legal entities globally and explicitly encourages LMIC-based or collaborative applications; Uganda-based eligible organisations can apply.
Funding notes Two scopes: up to USD 200,000 for up to 12 months (minimum scope) or up to USD 800,000 for up to 24 months (optimistic scope). Indirect costs up to 15% subject to policy.
Official call page
Verified 9 August 2026
Sources
- https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/multiplex-platforms-assess-indicators-micronutrient-status-and-infection-and-inflammation
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All grants and funding
OpenGrant2026
Multiplex Platforms to Assess Micronutrient Status, Infection and Inflammation
Grand Challenges / Gates Foundation
Supports development of translational multiplex platforms that can assess micronutrient status alongside infection and inflammation indicators.
What it funds
- Multiplex assay/platform innovation
- Translational approaches integrating micronutrient and inflammation/infection measurement
What it does not fund
- Basic research without a credible translational pathway
- Commercialisation-only proposals without the required technical development
Is this a fit?
Apply if
- The applicant is a legally recognised eligible organisation
- The team has relevant multidisciplinary technical expertise
- The approach has a credible translational path
Key dates
Call opened 21 July 2026
Applicant webinar 11 August 2026
Deadline 8 September 2026
Eligible costs
- Indirect costs up to 15%, subject to funder policy
The Methods Bench take
Best suited for Technical teams able to bridge biomarker science, assay development and real-world measurement needs.
The main hurdle A credible translational path matters; this is not designed for basic science alone.
Start early on Define scope A versus B, technical milestones and cross-disciplinary team roles.
Watch out for Display the two funding scopes rather than presenting USD 800k as the only award size.
Before you start, check
- Choose appropriate funding scope
- Confirm legal-entity eligibility
- Confirm translational relevance
- Build multidisciplinary team
Get the Proposal Builder KitWork with us on this application
Deadline 8 September 2026, 11:30 AM US Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)28 days remaining
Opens 21 July 2026
Funding Up to USD 800,000
Duration 24 months
Complexity high
Regions Global, Low- and middle-income countries encouraged
Who can apply Non-profit organisation, For-profit organisation, International organisation, Government agency, Academic institution
Uganda Uganda eligibleThe call is open to eligible legal entities globally and explicitly encourages LMIC-based or collaborative applications; Uganda-based eligible organisations can apply.
Funding notes Two scopes: up to USD 200,000 for up to 12 months (minimum scope) or up to USD 800,000 for up to 24 months (optimistic scope). Indirect costs up to 15% subject to policy.
Official call page
Verified 9 August 2026
Sources
- https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/multiplex-platforms-assess-indicators-micronutrient-status-and-infection-and-inflammation
Related opportunities
- Oppenheimer Africa Research Grant 2026science
- IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants 2026social science
- FCI4Africa Open Call 1: Research & Technology Innovationinnovation
All grants and funding
OpenGrant2026
Multiplex Platforms to Assess Micronutrient Status, Infection and Inflammation
Grand Challenges / Gates Foundation
Supports development of translational multiplex platforms that can assess micronutrient status alongside infection and inflammation indicators.
What it funds
- Multiplex assay/platform innovation
- Translational approaches integrating micronutrient and inflammation/infection measurement
What it does not fund
- Basic research without a credible translational pathway
- Commercialisation-only proposals without the required technical development
Is this a fit?
Apply if
- The applicant is a legally recognised eligible organisation
- The team has relevant multidisciplinary technical expertise
- The approach has a credible translational path
Key dates
Call opened 21 July 2026
Applicant webinar 11 August 2026
Deadline 8 September 2026
Eligible costs
- Indirect costs up to 15%, subject to funder policy
The Methods Bench take
Best suited for Technical teams able to bridge biomarker science, assay development and real-world measurement needs.
The main hurdle A credible translational path matters; this is not designed for basic science alone.
Start early on Define scope A versus B, technical milestones and cross-disciplinary team roles.
Watch out for Display the two funding scopes rather than presenting USD 800k as the only award size.
Before you start, check
- Choose appropriate funding scope
- Confirm legal-entity eligibility
- Confirm translational relevance
- Build multidisciplinary team
Get the Proposal Builder KitWork with us on this application
Deadline 8 September 2026, 11:30 AM US Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)28 days remaining
Opens 21 July 2026
Funding Up to USD 800,000
Duration 24 months
Complexity high
Regions Global, Low- and middle-income countries encouraged
Who can apply Non-profit organisation, For-profit organisation, International organisation, Government agency, Academic institution
Uganda Uganda eligibleThe call is open to eligible legal entities globally and explicitly encourages LMIC-based or collaborative applications; Uganda-based eligible organisations can apply.
Funding notes Two scopes: up to USD 200,000 for up to 12 months (minimum scope) or up to USD 800,000 for up to 24 months (optimistic scope). Indirect costs up to 15% subject to policy.
Official call page
Verified 9 August 2026
Sources
- https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/multiplex-platforms-assess-indicators-micronutrient-status-and-infection-and-inflammation
Related opportunities
- Oppenheimer Africa Research Grant 2026science
- IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants 2026social science
- FCI4Africa Open Call 1: Research & Technology Innovationinnovation
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