Grants available

Seed Funding 2026

SEED FUNDING 2026 CALL OPEN NOW

2026 sees the launch of our eighth year for seed funding!

FOCUS: We are inviting applications for projects based in AFRICA.

The grant, with a value of up to £10,000, is a springboard for future larger research plans, supporting our aim to expand encephalitis research in LMICs.

Winners can also receive patient involvement, recruitment and dissemination support from our research team.

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)

Please read the 2026 Project Brief before applying.

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

DEADLINE: 30th September 2026 – 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

Check out the winner projects in 2025 on the Current Research page.

Please direct questions to: research@encephalitis.info