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We are pleased to announce a Request for Proposals under the Grand Challenges initiative for a Randomized Controlled Trial focused on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Reproductive Tract Sequelae in non-pregnant women. This opportunity aims to support rigorous clinical research evaluating the prevention, diagnosis, and management of STIs and their long-term reproductive consequences, including conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease.

For more information and to submit your application, please visit: 

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grants

The submission deadline is Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time.

This Grand Challenge is part of our ongoing commitment to addressing the significant gaps in women’s health research and development. Anita Zaidi, President of the Gender Equality Division at the Gates Foundation, emphasized this critical need during her keynote speech at the recent Grand Challenges Annual Meeting held virtually. If you were unable to attend the live sessions, we encourage you to view the recorded plenary sessions focused on clinical research and trials, women’s health, and regulatory harmonization.

We invite you to review the full details of this funding opportunity on our website. Additionally, we will be hosting a webinar on June 17, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 AM Pacific Time to provide further information and answer any questions. To participate, please register in advance and submit your questions.

We welcome applications from experts worldwide and encourage you to share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested. If you received this message through forwarding, please register on the Grand Challenges website to receive future grant notifications.

For further insights, you may explore summaries of selected Grand Challenges grants, which are searchable by categories such as women’s health. You can also explore ongoing projects using our interactive global map.

Thank you for your dedication to advancing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health and development challenges.

Sincerely, 

Kedest Tesfagiorgis 

Deputy Director, Global Partnerships & Grand Challenges 

Discovery & Translational Sciences 

Visit the Grand Challenges website: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org

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