Institutional & Educational Support
Institutional & Educational Support from the Nestlé Foundation helps institutions in low- and middle-income countries develop researchers and nutrition education to improve maternal, child, and adolescent health.
Funder: Nestlé Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Letter of Intent) | January 10, 2027 (Spring full application, by invitation) | July 10, 2027 (Autumn full application, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD 100,000 per year or USD 300,000 over three years (Foundation-wide maximum; no separate institutional-support amount stated)
Summary: Supports institutional research and education that builds local capacity to improve maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition.
Key Information: At least 75% of the budget must be spent in low- and middle-income countries.
Description
The Nestlé Foundation supports research and educational initiatives within institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This support is intended to develop researchers and other scientific personnel, transfer knowledge, and strengthen local research capacity. Potential activities include fellowships and visiting scholar programs, online learning, regional networks, alumni events, and training platforms.
Projects should connect capacity building to public-health-relevant work that improves maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition. The Foundation prioritizes practical, sustainable approaches and local leadership. Its funding policy normally excludes conferences, meetings, and non-research activities, even though the institutional-support description identifies workshops and scientific meetings as potential capacity-building activities.
