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Dioraphte supports scientific research in the field of neglected tropical diseases and rare diseases. We also strengthen research opportunities within the journalism field.
In the field of neglected tropical diseases and rare diseases, we work exclusively with 'calls for research proposals' that alternate every other year. For investigative journalism, proposals can only be submitted upon request. Click on 'more information' below to read more about our calls and grants.
The Call for Proposals on skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases - CFP-NTD2025 - is now open.
Here you can find more information on the CFP-NTD2025 call.
Here you can download the application form.
Research from all countries is eligible (not only the countries that Dioraphte supports within its Social Initiatives in Africa programme).
Timeline
4 October 2024 | Deadline 1st stage applications |
15 November 2024 | Review process completed and successful applicants informed on 2nd stage |
28 February 2025 | Deadline 2nd stage full applications |
30 May 2025 | Peer review process completed |
18 June 2025 | Final recommendation to the Dioraphte board for approval |
30 June 2025 | Announcement successful applicants |
Please note we will not be able to give feedback on decisions made by the scientific advisory committee and/or the board of Dioraphte.
The next call for research proposals on rare diseases for expertise centres in The Netherlands – CFP-RD2026 – will be announced on February 28th 2025.
Project selection Pre-application Advisors and contact
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Leiden University Medical Center
On-site testing prevents Rhesus Disease in Africa
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The Lighthouse Reports
Press study reveals the potential of migrant labour
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Global Press
Local women as reporters cover other stories
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University College London Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Nip Leprosy infections in the bud
Contact
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* Above email address is for questions, not for applications.
Scientific Advisors
Ype Elgersma
Erasmus MC Rotterdam
Advisor Rare Diseases
Simon Croft
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases
Bouke de Jong
Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases
Isra Cruz
Instituto de Salud Carlos III Madrid
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases
Mitali Chatterjee
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research Kolkata
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases
Project administration (applications – reports – payment requests)
All communication between applicants and Dioraphte is through this portal.