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Mérieux Foundation

The Mérieux Foundation has a grant program designed to support local initiatives aimed at fighting infectious diseases in developing countries, particularly projects relating to maternal and child health.

Selected projects will receive financial support of up to 5000 euros. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Documents to attach

Copy of the organization’s official articles of association.
Copy of the declaration of registration with the competent authorities in the country of operation.
Activity report of the organization for the previous two years.
Budget and financial accounts for the organization’s previous financial year – certified by the relevant authorities.
Detailed project budget in accordance with the following model.
Any references to the organization’s financial and operational partners.

Documents to be enclosed must be provided in English or French (with the exception of the official articles of association and declaration of registration).

Project evaluation criteria

Project relevance
Project methodology
Budget consistency
Anchorage in the country of intervention
Quality of the project structure and its implementing partners
Project sustainability

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong relevance to global health and infectious diseases (highest predictor)

This is the most important predictor.

Competitive projects typically address:

Infectious diseases
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Tuberculosis
HIV/AIDS
Malaria
Emerging infectious diseases
Epidemic preparedness
Maternal and child health
Neglected tropical diseases
Public health microbiology

Projects should demonstrate clear relevance to improving health in resource-limited settings.

2. Focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (very high predictor)

The Foundation's mission centers on improving health in developing countries.

Competitive proposals generally involve:

African countries
Asian LMICs
Latin American LMICs
Other underserved regions

Projects addressing challenges in high-income countries alone are generally less aligned with the Foundation's priorities.

3. Strong capacity building and laboratory strengthening (very high predictor)

This is one of the Foundation's defining priorities.

Competitive proposals should contribute to:

Laboratory infrastructure
Diagnostic capacity
Workforce training
Quality management systems
Biosafety
Laboratory networks
Technology transfer

Projects that leave sustainable local capacity after funding are particularly competitive.

4. Meaningful international and local partnerships (very high predictor)

The Foundation places great emphasis on collaboration.

Strong projects include partnerships among:

Local hospitals
National public health institutes
Universities
International research organizations
Ministries of Health
NGOs

Partnerships should be equitable, with clearly defined responsibilities and active participation from local institutions.

5. Clear public health impact (very high predictor)

Competitive applications should explain how the project will improve:

Disease surveillance
Diagnostic access
Outbreak response
Patient outcomes
Public health systems
Community health

Projects with measurable health-system benefits are particularly well aligned with the Foundation's objectives.

6. Implementation-oriented and feasible research (high predictor)

The Foundation prioritizes projects that can be translated into practice.

Strong proposals generally include:

Practical implementation plans
Realistic timelines
Clearly defined milestones
Operational feasibility
Sustainable interventions

Implementation science and applied public health research often fit well with the Foundation's mission.

7. Innovation in diagnostics or laboratory medicine (high predictor)

Competitive projects may involve:

New diagnostic technologies
Point-of-care testing
Molecular diagnostics
Digital laboratory systems
Innovative surveillance tools
Laboratory quality improvement

Innovation is most valued when it addresses real-world healthcare challenges in resource-limited settings.

8. Training and development of healthcare professionals (high predictor)

The Foundation has a long-standing commitment to education.

Competitive projects often include:

Training laboratory staff
Clinical education
Public health training
Continuing professional development
Mentorship
Knowledge transfer

Developing local expertise is viewed as essential for long-term sustainability.

9. Sustainability beyond the grant period (high predictor)

Reviewers favor projects likely to continue after Foundation funding ends.

Strong proposals demonstrate:

Local ownership
Institutional commitment
Integration into existing health systems
Long-term maintenance plans
Potential for scaling

Sustainability is a distinguishing feature of successful global health projects.

10. Strong investigator and institutional capability (high predictor)

Competitive applicants demonstrate:

Relevant expertise
Experience in global health
Established collaborations
Access to appropriate infrastructure
Ability to manage international projects

Successful teams often include both scientific and public health expertise.

Specialties

Global Health

Infectious Diseases

Gynecology

Pediatrics

Eligibility Requirements

Have a status equivalent to that of a non-profit association or a foundation recognized as being in the public interest.
Have been registered with the authorities in the country of operation for at least three years.
Non-profit and independent management.
Carry out an exclusive public interest mission related to the Mérieux Foundation’s mandate: to fight infectious diseases that affect vulnerable populations in developing countries, especially mothers and children.
Be able to demonstrate at least two years of activity related to the project’s area of intervention.
Respect the ethical principles of the Mérieux Foundation’s Charter: transparency, professionalism, quality, independence, non-discrimination, respect.
Not have been subject to a conviction (against the organization or any of its members) for actions contrary to the principles stated above.
Not be in a state of bankruptcy or receivership.

Eligibility criteria for projects

Be implemented by local actors: projects must be submitted by the local structure in charge of implementing the project.
Demonstrate strong local anchoring: links with local authorities, local associations and beneficiaries.
Harmonized with existing initiatives in the area concerned.
Consider ethics and gender equality in the implementation and activities of the project.
Based on a local assessment of the needs of the beneficiaries.
Demonstrate long-term focus.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Mérieux Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 17, rue Bourgelat, 69002 Lyon

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