Leprosy Research Initiative

10 December 2025

LRI grants calls for proposals are now open for applications!

This year, LRI is pleased to announce two calls for proposals for funding commencing in 2027; the LRI Flagship grant and the RESILIENTD grant, in collaboration with Anesvad Foundation. The deadline for… Read more ...

27 May 2025

LRI Coordinator vacancy

Leprosy Research Initiative is looking for an ambitious and connective coordinator Do you want to make an impact for people who need it most? Founded in 2013, the Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI)… Read more ...

08 May 2025

Budget round 2025 completed – First projects awarded for RESILIENTD grant

In collaboration with Anesvad Foundation, a new call for proposals was launched in December 2023: the RESILIENTD grant, with a special focus on social determinants of skin NTDs in Sub-Saharan Africa.… Read more ...

08 May 2025

Budget round 2025 completed - Awarded projects for LRI Flagship grant

The review and final selection of proposals for the 2025 LRI grants budget round have concluded, after which the applicants were notified of the outcome. This budget round was highly competitive,… Read more ...

25 March 2025

Join us for the LRI Spring Meeting 2025!

The Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) Spring Meeting is back for its tenth edition, bringing together researchers, experts, and professionals to share the latest advancements in leprosy research.… Read more ...

02 December 2024

LRI grants calls for proposals are now open for applications!

Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) is pleased to launch two calls for proposals: for the Research capacity strengthening grant and for the RESILIENTD grant. The deadline for submission for both calls… Read more ...

18 July 2024

Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting 2024 – Recording available online

For the second year in a row, LRI hosted an online 'Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting' event. During the seminar, held on May 30th, we showcased six selected project progress presentations from our… Read more ...

09 July 2024

Leprosy Research Initiative is looking for consultants for the external evaluation 2019-2023

Do you want to make an impact for people who need it most? Founded in 2013, the Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) represents a unique model of collaboration and coordination with the aim of… Read more ...

03 May 2024

Reflections on LRI Spring Meeting – Register for online Highlights event on May 30th

Reflections on in-person LRI Spring Meeting The ninth annual Leprosy Research Initiative Spring Meeting was held on 17-19 April 2024 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. This in-person event brought… Read more ...

28 March 2024

Budget round 2024 completed - Awarded projects

The review and final selection of proposals for the 2024 LRI grants budget round has concluded, after which the applicants were notified of the outcome. This budget round was highly competitive, with… Read more ...

20 December 2023

FAQ RESILIENTD grant

The new Leprosy Research Initiative - ANESVAD Foundation RESILIENTD grant: you asked, we answer:Q: What does RESILIENTD stand for? A: RESILIENTD is an acronym for 'REsearch on SocIaL determInants of… Read more ...

28 November 2023

Announcement of two(!) calls for proposals

We are pleased to announce our two(!) calls for proposals. The application portal is opening Friday, December 1st 2023! The deadline for submission for both calls is Friday January 26th, 2024 at… Read more ...

20 September 2023

Celebrating 10 years of LRI!

On the 17th of September 2013, the Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) was launched at the 18th International Leprosy Congress in Brussels. The initiative sprung from years of declining available funds… Read more ...

26 July 2023

First LRI Research capacity strengthening grants awarded

The Research capacity strengthening grant call was launched for the first time in December 2022, at the same time as the regular call for proposals. This grant was specifically focused on capacity… Read more ...

26 June 2023

Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting – Recording available online

This year, as part of the 10 year anniversary celebrations, LRI hosted an online 'Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting' event on June 1st. During the event, we showcased six selected project progress… Read more ...

22 May 2023

Online ‘Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting’ event (June 1st) - Programme and registration

This year, as part of the 10-year anniversary celebrations, LRI will also be hosting an online "Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting " event on June 1st, from 14:00-16:30 CEST to allow for participation… Read more ...

04 May 2023

Reflections on LRI Spring Meeting – Register for online Highlights event on 1 June

Reflections on in-person LRI Spring Meeting The Eighth annual Leprosy Research Initiative Spring Meeting was held on 20-21 April 2023 in Breukelen, the Netherlands. This in-person event brought… Read more ...

23 March 2023

Budget round 2023 completed - Awarded projects

The review and final selection of proposals for the 2023 LRI grants budget round has concluded, after which the applicants were notified of the outcome. This budget round was highly competitive, with… Read more ...

23 March 2023

Upcoming events: LRI Spring Meeting 2023 (in-person, 20/21 April) and Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting 2023 (online, 1 June)

In-person LRI Spring Meeting - April 2023 On the 20th and 21st of April 2023 the LRI is organising its annual Spring Meeting at Van der Valk Hotel Breukelen in the Netherlands. This meeting is… Read more ...

01 December 2022

Announcement LRI call(s) for proposals

This year, LRI is pleased to announce two calls for proposals, for the regular grant and for a new research capacity strengthening grant. Find the calls, eligibility criteria, timelines and… Read more ...

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LRI grants calls for proposals are now open for applications!

LRI Coordinator vacancy

Budget round 2025 completed – First projects awarded for RESILIENTD grant

Budget round 2025 completed - Awarded projects for LRI Flagship grant

Join us for the LRI Spring Meeting 2025!

LRI grants calls for proposals are now open for applications!

Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting 2024 – Recording available online

Leprosy Research Initiative is looking for consultants for the external evaluation 2019-2023

Reflections on LRI Spring Meeting – Register for online Highlights event on May 30th

Budget round 2024 completed - Awarded projects

FAQ RESILIENTD grant

Announcement of two(!) calls for proposals

Celebrating 10 years of LRI!

First LRI Research capacity strengthening grants awarded

Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting – Recording available online

Online ‘Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting’ event (June 1st) - Programme and registration

Reflections on LRI Spring Meeting – Register for online Highlights event on 1 June

Budget round 2023 completed - Awarded projects

Upcoming events: LRI Spring Meeting 2023 (in-person, 20/21 April) and Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting 2023 (online, 1 June)

Announcement LRI call(s) for proposals

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