Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care Research Grants

The Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care has announced its 2026 global call for research grant proposals, aimed at advancing scientific understanding in maternal and child nutrition and health. Founded to promote innovation in the early life nutrition field, the Institute focuses its grantmaking efforts on high-impact preclinical and clinical research that supports the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide. This annual funding initiative reflects the Institute’s commitment to supporting the next generation of research in nutritional science, particularly through mechanisms that can inform clinical practice and public health recommendations. The 2026 grant call centers around three thematic areas: nutritional solutions for infant allergy, nutritional interventions supporting child growth and development, and postbiotic solutions for maternal, infant, and child health. The first theme supports research into strategies for allergy prevention, immune tolerance, and long-term management of allergic conditions. Relevant approaches may include the study of specific nutrients, bioactive compounds, microbiota-modulating ingredients, and early-life nutritional programming. The second theme invites proposals on nutritional interventions that influence bone development, skeletal health, cognitive development, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. The third area focuses on postbiotic applications throughout pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood, with particular interest in immune modulation, gut health, metabolic health, and mother–infant interactions. The program is open to research scientists affiliated with universities, hospitals, or leading academic institutions globally. This inclusive eligibility encourages international collaboration and supports research efforts regardless of geographic location, as long as the proposed work aligns with the Institute’s mission. There is no restriction on applicant nationality, and U.S.-based institutions are fully eligible. Proposals may originate from academic researchers in preclinical or clinical disciplines and must contribute to peer-reviewed publication efforts as an expected outcome. The grant process follows a two-step submission timeline. First, applicants are required to submit an abstract with a summary research plan by March 15, 2026. Selected applicants will be notified by April 15, 2026, and invited to submit a full application dossier by May 15, 2026. Final funding decisions will be communicated by September 30, 2026. All materials must be submitted via the Institute’s online application platform, and adherence to deadlines is critical for consideration. Award amounts vary based on project type. For preclinical research, the maximum funding is set at €50,000 per project. Clinical research projects are eligible for awards of up to €100,000 each. The specific level of support will be contingent on project scope and scientific merit. Matching contributions are not required. Funded projects are expected to lead to scientific publications and contribute broadly to the scientific literature in maternal and child nutrition. This program does not require any pre-application letters of intent or concept papers beyond the abstract submission. There are no rolling deadlines, and applications are only accepted within the designated window. The grant program is not recurring on a fixed calendar but is announced annually, typically early in the year. Researchers interested in applying are encouraged to prepare their abstracts promptly and to review thematic focus areas closely to align their proposals with institutional priorities.