RePORT International Highlights

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday, August 14, 2026 Location: Tumon, Guam Date: September 10-14, 2026 [in-person] This five-day, in-person educational conference will provide training and networking opportunities for TB professionals in the Pacific Islands region. The conference comprises plenary sessions and breakout sessions with tracks for clinicians, nurses, outreach workers, laboratorians, and program managers. Virtual participation and streaming are not available. This educational conference is designed for staff involved in TB Management, Prevention, and Control from each of the USAPI jurisdictions and Hawaii, as well as representatives from various agencies, including the Australian Respiratory Council, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diagnostic Laboratory Services, National Tuberculosis Coalition of America, and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 15 September 2026 (17:00 CEST) Eligible countries: Only applicants from the African Region are eligible Proposals may be submitted in English, French or Portuguese. The aim of this call is to facilitate and strengthen public health-oriented implementation research. Implementation research activities supported by this call may be complementary to those supported through other stakeholders interested in these research areas. The focus of this call is on the following priorities, with illustrative research areas below: 1) Person-centred service delivery across the life course 2) Health systems strengthening, innovation and digital transformation to support control and elimination of infectious diseases 3) Environmental health, climate change, one health and emerging threats

Registration is open. This workshop gathers top researchers from across the world, who will provide in-depth understanding of both practical and theoretical concepts of bioinformatics. Participants will be equipped to address bioinformatics questions and offer insight to peers and society, advancing the field and improving public health. September 6-11, 2026, Stellenbosch, South Africa

The 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2026) will be held from 1–5 November 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia, this conference will bring together political leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society, and youth. Participants will work to define Africa’s pathway to stronger, more resilient health systems and to reducing dependence on foreign aid.

Letters of Intent (LOI) or Initial Proposals are being accepted June 1 - October 1, 2026. RAPID’s Scholar Awards provide up to $15,000 in funding for a one-year project in one of the categories noted below. In addition to the award, RAPID Scholars: Are paired with a national mentor who is an accomplished senior investigator and seasoned mentor Participate in monthly Zoom meetings, alternating between directors to provide advice for acculturation to and advancement in an academic career, and peer scholars to provide peer support, mentoring, networking, a venue for presenting research progress, and opportunities for potential research collaborations Attend RAPID’s Annual Mentoring and Career Development Conference Receive in-person mentoring and networking during the annual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting Please refer to the website for the details.

The 2027 ASM Microbe meeting will continue the newly re-envisioned tri-located structure launched in 2026, bringing together 3 specialized meetings under the ASM Microbe umbrella: ASM Health Meeting, ASM Applied and Environmental Microbiology Meeting, ASM Mechanism Discovery Meeting. Together, these meetings provide comprehensive access to the latest advances across the microbial sciences while fostering meaningful cross-disciplinary collaboration. It will be held June 22-25, 2027 in Chicago

Donations are a contribution, grant, or payment in cash or in kind, made by Amgen to a not-for-profit and/or tax exempt organization without expectation of something in return other than customary donor recognition of incidental value. Amgen may make only donations to Qualified Recipients as set forth in the Eligibility Criteria section, to further an educational, scientific or other charitable purpose. As part of Amgen's mission to serve patients, Amgen makes donations to qualified members of the U.S. healthcare community for the following purposes: The support of science, technology, medicine, healthcare or education; or Education of the public on disease states, medical conditions, science or technology; or In furtherance of other genuine philanthropic and charitable purposes that are consistent with Amgen's scientific and disease-state interests.

Advancing Military and Civilian Medical Research Including Military Infectious Diseases Research Program Closing Date: Sep 30, 2027

Global Health EDCTP3 has opened the calls for abstracts, scientific symposia and workshops for the EDCTP Forum 2027, one of the leading global health research events focused on infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. The deadline for submissions is 2 September 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time). Under the theme ‘Innovating together for resilient global health', the 13th edition of the EDCTP Forum, taking place from 5-9 April 2027 in Madrid, Spain, will offer researchers, policymakers, funders and implementers the opportunity to showcase their work at a flagship global health event. The Forum offers a unique platform to share research findings, build partnerships and help shape discussions on global health priorities. Currently, submissions for abstracts, scientific symposia and workshops are open. Please refer to the detials on the website

Applications are now open for the EDCTP Prizes 2027, recognising outstanding individuals and research teams from Africa and Europe for their achievements in global health research and innovation. The 2027 edition will award four prize categories, highlighting excellence in scientific leadership, collaborative team research, and gender-balanced scientific contribution. Please refer to the website for the details. How to apply Eligibility criteria and application requirements are available in the Rules of Contest. Applications must be submitted directly by the individuals or teams applying for the prizes through the Funding and Tenders Portal and should include letter(s) of recommendation from at least one reputable scientist. The deadline for applications is 2 September 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time).

Submissions are accepted until 2 September 2026. The EDCTP Prizes recognise outstanding individuals and research teams from Africa and Europe for their achievements in global health research and innovation.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 27 August 2026 The objective of the Advanced Grant is to support excellent Principal Investigators that are established research leaders. An ERC Advanced Grant Principal Investigator is expected to be an active researcher with a track record of significant research achievements. Please refer to the website for the details

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 2 September 2026 The ERC Plus Grant supports outstanding Principal Investigators who address a major scientific challenge. Applications for ERC Plus Grants should be for projects that could not be carried out with a regular ERC grant. Applicants should explain how the proposed project aims go beyond those of a regular ERC project, for example, because they have a vision to transform their field or open a new field of research. Scholars at all career stages can apply for an ERC Plus Grant if they have an outstanding record of scientific achievement at the forefront of their field. Their intellectual leadership will be evaluated in comparison to peers at their own career stage. Please refer to the website for the details

The ERC plans to launch the grant competitions under its 2027 Work Programme between July 2026 and June 2027, with the calls for proposals introducing several changes to the eligibility rules for applications. Please refer to the website for the details.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 31 October 2026 There are up to two awards made each year available: one for clinical research and the other one for basic research. These awards will be made to outstanding young investigators in the field of paediatric infectious diseases. he winner will receive: Euro 5,000 to be paid to the host institution for research purposes only. The host institution is not allowed to take any overhead on this amount (see declaration below) At the time of being offered the award successful candidates will be invited to attend that year's ESPID Annual Meeting with registration, travel and accommodation being offered (if already registered, this will be refunded). Please be aware the travel and accommodation are subject to ESPID Rules and maximum amounts apply The Young Investigator’s medal The winner will be asked to give a 5 minute presentation of their work at the ESPID Annual Meeting

Global Health EDCTP3 has launched its 2026 Work Programme, which includes six calls for proposals to support research and innovation projects addressing tuberculosis, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV, climate-change-driven infectious diseases and other pressing global health challenges. The calls for proposals will open for submission by mid-January 2026. To support interested applicants, an online Info Day will be held on 5 February 2026. During the event, participants will receive detailed information on the call topics, application process and evaluation criteria. Please refer to the webiste for the key dates and details.

MULTIPLE DEADLINES Please refer to the website for the details Global Health EDCTP3 invests in global health through funding collaborative research and innovation projects tackling infectious diseases and supporting activities for research capacity building in Africa. Check the website for detailed information on the calls for proposals.

Early Registration Deadline: 30 July 2026 Congress Dates: 10-13 November 2026 The Early Career Researcher Grants are available to support eligible applicants attending the 21st ICID Congress. These grants aim to reduce financial barriers and encourage participation from early-career professionals. This support opportunity is a part of the abstract submission process. You cannot apply for this Grant without submitting an abstract. The Grant Consists Of: Free registration: Complimentary access to Scientific sessions only. Workshops are not included. Hotel accommodation: 4 nights in a single room at a specified hotel, booked and paid for directly by the Congress organizers. Travel reimbursement: Economy class travel only. Reimbursement up to a predetermined amount based on the country of origin of the grant recipient, subject to receipt submission.

ISID mission is to empower clinical health experts and allied professionals to prevent, investigate, and manage infectious diseases within a One Health context. The ISID is committed to equity, prioritizing support for countries and regions with limited resources and disproportionately high infectious disease burdens. The conference will be in Madrid November 10-13, 2026

Funding amount £15,000 Applicants are required to demonstrate that ISAC funds will be utilised for a clearly defined piece of research, which will have an identifiable outcome on completion of the work. At least one applicant must be from a low- to middle- income country. Research projects should address one of the four following areas: What are feasible and effective prevention strategies to prevent transmission of (resistant) pathogens in low resource settings? What basic laboratory support does a healthcare system minimally need to tackle infectious diseases? How do we improve antimicrobial use worldwide to ensure it is delivered only to those who need it? How can communication strategies be designed and evaluated to effectively prevent the spread of infectious diseases? Please refer to the website for the details.