Grants available

Seed Funding 2025

Seed Funding is now OPEN for 2025 – deadline 30th September 2025 

Focus: South and Central America

Submissions are encouraged that address any of the key actions in the recent WHO technical brief on encephalitis in its following sections:

• Surveillance and Prevention (see pages 19-27)
• Research and Innovation (see pages 29-30)

Whilst all applications from Central and South American countries will be considered, those from low-to-middle-income countries in those regions are particularly welcome.

Please read the 2025 Project Brief before applying.

TO APPLY: click the links to download and complete the Application Form and Diversity Form 

DEADLINE: 30th September 2025 – please send completed application forms (with the additionally requested documents) or any questions to: research@encephalitis.info

Please note – you must be a professional member of Encephalitis International to apply. Membership is free and can be completed online here www.encephalitis.info/professional-membership

Please direct questions to: research@encephalitis.info