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 submission for both calls is Friday January 23, 2026 at 17:00 CET, so make sure to submit your Letter of Intent timely.

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LRI Flagship call for proposals – budget round 2027

The LRI Flagship call returns and is now open for research proposal submissions. This call offers an excellent opportunity for innovative, high-impact research that advances the understanding, prevention, and management of leprosy, including studies that address leprosy alongside other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) or conditions with cross-cutting challenges.

In this round, preference will be given to applications focusing on reactions and nerve function impairment, while proposals addressing all other LRI research priorities are also welcome.

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RESILIENTD call for proposals – budget round 2027

In collaboration with our partner, Anesvad Foundation, the RESILIENTD grant is now open for its third round of applications. This funding focuses on addressing the social determinants of health in the context of skin NTDs, including leprosy, with a particular emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.

This is a fantastic opportunity for impactful, integrated, innovative research projects aimed at improving skin NTD services and the well-being of individuals affected by skin NTDs. Applications from applicants based in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as female researchers, are strongly encouraged as well as projects that focus on gender and meaningfully involve persons affected by NTDs.