
Dioraphte supports scientific research in the field of rare diseases, neglected tropical diseases and food security.
In the field of rare diseases and neglected tropical diseases, we issue calls for research proposals. For food security we do not accept unsolicited project proposals. Click ‘more information’ to read more about our calls and grants.
– 2023 –
The 2023 call for research proposals on skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) – CFP-NTD2023 – was closed on the 19th of June 2023. We received 41 stage one applications. Dioraphte informed three applicants that their application had been granted. The total amount involved was almost 2,550,000 euros. A summary of the three awards can be found here.
The 3rd Call for Proposals on Rare Diseases - CFP-RD2024 - is now open.
Only national centers of expertise on rare diseases in The Netherlands can apply.
Here you can find more information on the CFP-RD2024 call.
Here you can download the application form.
Timeline
1 May 2023 | Deadline pre-applications / 1st stage |
1 June 2023 | Distribution of projects for peer review |
1 August 2023 | Review process completed, and successful applicants informed on 2nd stage |
15 September 2023 | Successful applicants informed on full applications / 2nd stage |
15 November 2023 | Deadline 2nd stage full applications |
15 January 2024 | Final recommendation to the Dioraphte board for approval |
29 February 2024 | Announcement successful applicants CFP-RD2024 |
Projects Pre-application Advisors and contact


Hunter syndrome
On a path to treatment with gene therapy

Erasmus MC
A test tool for the quick diagnosis of Mycetoma

Arista Bee Research
Fewer bees die thanks to Varroa-resistant breeds

WUR
More maize, more eggs, more food security
Contact

* 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 Spain
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases
Project administration (applications – reports – payment requests)
All communication between applicants and Dioraphte is through this portal.