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Dear ISAC colleagues
Less than four weeks remain to apply for the 2026 ISAC Project Grants.
If you are planning to submit an application, now is the time to finalise your proposal. Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support impactful antimicrobial chemotherapy-related research, with applications closing on 1 September 2026.
These grants are exclusively available to members of ISAC Member Societies.
About the ISAC Project Grants
ISAC funds research that delivers practical, measurable outcomes in one of the following priority areas:
- Feasible and effective strategies to prevent transmission of (resistant) pathogens in low-resource settings
- Minimum laboratory support required for healthcare systems to tackle infectious diseases
- Improving antimicrobial use worldwide to ensure it is delivered only to those who need it
- Designing and evaluating communication strategies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Projects may run up to 24 months, and funds may be used for staff or materials.
Eligibility
To apply:
- The principal applicant must be a member of an ISAC Member Society
- At least one investigator must be based in a low- or middle-income country
- The project must involve at least two countries
- The principal applicant must serve as the principal investigator
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- Completed application form (Word format)
- Proof of Member Society membership, including a signed supporting letter
- One-page CVs of main applicants
- Confirmation from the Head of Department regarding resources and support
All materials should be sent to secretariat@ISAC.world.
Why Apply?
ISAC Project Grants offer a rare opportunity to:
- Strengthen international research collaborations
- Support LMIC-led or LMIC-inclusive research
- Present findings at an ISAC webinar and the International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
- Contribute to global antimicrobial stewardship and infectious disease control
Deadline: 1 September 2026
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