The World Health Organization's (WHO) Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is an independent global programme of scientific collaboration. Established in 1975 and co-sponsored by the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO), it aims to help coordinate, support, and influence global efforts to combat a portfolio of major diseases of the poor and disadvantaged.
Current disease portfolio:
African trypanosomiasis
Dengue
Leishmaniasis
Malaria
Schistosomiasis
Tuberculosis
Chagas Disease
Leprosy
Lymphatic filariasis
Onchocerciasis
The research activities are divided into four functional areas. Before applying for a grant, make sure to review the WHO workplan to ensure that your research applies to their strategic goals.
WHO Resources
Current calls for applications WHO Collaborative Research Handbook (pdf) WHO Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Project Planning (pdf) WHO Training Manual for Effective Project Planning and Evaluation in Biomedical Research (pdf)
