CIHR Team Grant : GACD 2026: NCD Multi Sectors (Implementation Science to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases) – Stage 2
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Monday 19th, October 2026
External Deadline: Thursday 22nd, October 2026
Description
This funding opportunity is part of the 11th call for applications of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). The aim of this call is to fund implementation research focused on strategies leveraging opportunities provided by settings and sectors with and beyond the healthcare system to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and/or underserved populations, including Indigenous populations in high-income countries (HICs). CIHR-funded projects with a focus on NCDs in Indigenous communities in Canada are eligible.
Established in 2009, GACD brings together major international research funding agencies specifically to address the growing burden of NCDs in LMICs and in underserved groups experiencing health inequities, such as Indigenous Populations in HICs, by building evidence to inform national and international NCD policies and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals under section 3.4. Reducing the burden of NCDs is critical to building more resilient, equitable, and healthier societies, and is recognized as a key impact area in the CIHR Framework for Action on Global Health Research.
Global recognition of the social and structural determinants of NCDs points to additional opportunities to prevent and manage NCDs by leveraging opportunities provided by settings and sectors beyond the formal healthcare system.
Implementing innovative measures to tackle NCDs will also require partnerships with communities and non-government sectors (including NGOs, civil society, foundations, community enterprises, and faith-based organisations) to offer flexible and supportive delivery of resources and environments. These partnerships and efforts may help foster stronger engagement of individuals, communities and populations underserved by the healthcare system due to inequities/differences in access, education, health beliefs, attitudes, geography, language or other factors. While the focus is on settings outside of the healthcare system, collaboration with the relevant healthcare system(s) as part of the project is expected to facilitate effective design and knowledge mobilization.
Applicants should review the definition of terms in the call glossary to ensure that their proposed project is within scope. For complete information on the challenge to be addressed, scope and expected impact of the research, please refer to the GACD call.
See ResearchNet for more information.
| Competition | Stage 1 Application to GACD (2026/06/17) and CIHR (2026/06/23) (202606NML) | Stage 2 Application to GACD (2026/10/20) and CIHR (2026/10/22) (202610NMS) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 2026-06-23 | 2026-10-22 |
The GACD stage 1 and stage 2 application deadlines are at 5 p.m. London Time / 6 p.m. Brussels Time.
The CIHR stage 1 and stage 2 application deadlines are at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Webinar
The GACD Secretariat has made available resources to provide guidance on applying to this call.