Topic: Pilot studies

Seed support for short pilot and feasibility studies connected to the Tropical Field Station La Gamba in Costa Rica. Projects may cover scoping, method development, baseline data collection or initial infrastructure, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research and follow-on external proposals within 6–12 months. Desk-based and preparatory research are permitted; an on-site visit is not mandatory. Base awards are up to EUR 10,000 for single-discipline projects or EUR 20,000 for interdisciplinary projects, over at most 15 months. A separate EUR 5,000 bonus follows submission of a competitive

Fund pilot studies and early research addressing public-health priorities, including infectious disease, AI diagnostics, digital health, cancer, maternal health, mental health and healthy ageing. Proposals should generate evidence useful for health policy and practice. Submit the English EOI, budget and investigator CVs together as one PDF by 2 October 2026, 18:00 EAT. The linked Google submission form requires sign-in.