Saving Lives at Birth Research Grants Programme 2026

📝 About the Programme

The Laerdal Foundation - Saving Lives at Birth Research Grants Programme supports practically oriented research projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality in low-resource settings. The program emphasizes interventions on the day of birth, including the prevention of stillbirths, while promoting projects with long-term, scalable impact.

🎁 Benefits

• Maximum Grant: USD 50,000 per project.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Eligible Organizations: Research institutions, NGOs, and organizations with experience in low-resource maternal and newborn health initiatives.
• Practical Experience: Applicants must have practical experience and the capacity to collaborate with local partners.
• Application Limit: Each institution or organization may submit up to two applications per funding cycle.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 October, 2026
• Interested applicants can visit the official application website to apply.

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an organization or institution with:

• A proven track record in maternal and newborn health initiatives.
• The ability to implement scalable interventions in low-resource settings.
• Strong collaboration skills with local partners.

🔗 Contact Information

For more details, visit the Laerdal Foundation website.

• Maximum Grant: USD 50,000 per project