This grant funds research to improve both the rate and quality of pre-travel health consultations for US residents traveling internationally to reduce infectious disease risks.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | November 5, 2026 (Full Application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $5,000,000 over 5 years; expected award: $1,000,000/year; minimum $750,000/year; one award anticipated.
Summary: Supports research, surveillance, and outreach to protect U.S. international travelers through pre-travel health preparation, real-time information, and research on emerging health threats.
Key Information: Letter of intent is required; only one application per institution; no cost-sharing required.
This funding opportunity from the CDC aims to establish a national network for research, surveillance, communication, and outreach to safeguard the health of U.S. residents traveling internationally. The program will improve access to high-quality pre-travel health information for both travelers and healthcare providers, collect health data before, during, and after travel using innovative EMR, web, and mobile technologies, and conduct timely research on emerging global health threats. The initiative also seeks to raise awareness of travel medicine among primary care providers and equip them with up-to-date recommendations for international travelers.