The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing regulatory science, with a particular focus on vaccine development. This joint program will invite research proposals centered on new regulatory science systems, tools, and methodologies, with the goal of integrating international expertise in the full life cycle management of vaccines.
Funding and Application Details
Under this initiative, up to eight research proposals will be selected to receive significant funding. The NSFC will provide up to RMB 750,000 (USD 109,000), while the Gates Foundation will contribute up to USD 125,000 per selected proposal. This financial support underscores the commitment to advancing regulatory science and its applications in vaccine development. Applications for this joint program must be submitted via the NSFC website by May 31, 2023.-Fineline Info & Tech
