Grand Challenge Fund 2026 | Health Research Grants Rwanda

 

Grand Challenge Fund: Transform Rwanda's Healthcare Through Innovation.

The Light of Engineering brings you an exceptional opportunity for health professionals and researchers!

Are you a healthcare professional, researcher, or quality improvement specialist looking to make a real impact? The Rwanda Biomedical Centre is now accepting applications for the Grand Challenge Fund an initiative designed to support innovative, practical solutions that transform health service delivery across Rwanda.

About This Opportunity

The Grand Challenge Fund invites Investigator-Initiated Quality Improvement, Implementation Science, and Research-to-Action Grants from multidisciplinary teams ready to tackle critical healthcare challenges with evidence-based, scalable solutions.

What You'll Address:

• Service delivery excellence: Improving how healthcare reaches communities
• Quality of care: Enhancing patient outcomes and safety
• Health system performance: Strengthening institutional capacity and efficiency
  
  
  

Eligibility: Who Can Apply?

This grant is open to multidisciplinary teams led by professionals based in:

• ✓ District Hospitals
• ✓ Level 2 Teaching Hospitals
• ✓ Referral Hospitals
• ✓ Ministry of Health (MOH)
• ✓ Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)

Note: Collaboration across disciplines and institutions is strongly encouraged!

Three Grant Categories

1. Quality Improvement Grants

Focus on measurable improvements in healthcare processes, patient care, and operational efficiency.

2. Implementation Science Grants

Study and optimize how proven interventions can be effectively implemented in real-world healthcare settings.

3. Research-to-Action Grants

Translate research findings into practical, actionable strategies that enhance health service delivery.

Application Details

• 📅 Deadline: February 28, 2026 at 23:59 (Kigali Time)
• 📝 Apply Here: Submit Your Application
• 📄 Full Guidelines: Download Complete Call for Applications

Why This Matters

The Grand Challenge Fund offers more than funding it's your platform to:

• Lead transformative change in Rwanda's healthcare landscape
• Build collaborative networks across disciplines and institutions
• Develop evidence-based solutions to pressing health challenges
• Scale successful innovations for wider community impact
• Advance your professional portfolio in health systems research and quality improvement

Tips for a Strong Application

Before you apply, make sure to:

1. Review the guidelines thoroughly: Understand all eligibility criteria and requirements
2. Assemble a strong multidisciplinary team: Diverse expertise strengthens your proposal
3. Focus on practical impact: Demonstrate how your solution will create measurable change
4. Plan for scalability: Show how your intervention can be replicated or expanded
5. Submit early: Don't wait until the last minute!

Take Action Now

If you're passionate about improving healthcare delivery and have innovative ideas ready for implementation, this is your opportunity to turn vision into reality.

Start preparing your application today!

📌 Quick Links

• Application Form: Apply Now
• Full Guidelines: Download PDF
• Deadline: February 28, 2026 (23:59 Kigali Time)

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Have questions or need application support? Download the guidelines or reach out to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre for clarification.

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