Grants and other funding activities

TDR funds specific research projects in diseases of poverty, which cover infectious diseases and the culture and environment that contribute to these problems. We also support the development of individuals and institutions in the countries where these diseases are prevalent.

More information on TDR priorities can be found in the TDR Strategy 2024-2029 and TDR's Portfolio Prioritization Model.

Selection criteria are explained in each grant call.

Open call for applications

To view open and past calls, please go to eTDR portal.

TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research

Eight universities provide Masters level degrees that focus on implementation research. Applications need to be submitted to the universities.

School of Public Health, University of Ghana

TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research - Academic Year 2024/2025

Deadline for applications: 3 May 2024

The training will be focused on courses relevant to a career in implementation research, with a focus on four major global health challenges affecting infectious diseases of poverty using a One Health approach: Epidemics and outbreaks; Control and elimination of diseases of poverty; Climate change’s impact on health; and Resistance to treatment and control agents.