Science and Research

Dioraphte supports scientific research in the field of neglected tropical diseases and rare diseases.

Dioraphte supports scientific research in the field of neglected tropical diseases and rare diseases. We work exclusively with ‘calls for research proposals’ that alternate every other year. For investigative journalism, proposals can only be submitted upon request. Click on ‘more information’ below to read more about our calls and grants.

The Call for Proposals on skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases – CFP-NTD2025.
Here you can find more information on the CFP-NTD2025 call.
Here you can download the application form.
Research from all countries is eligible (not only the countries that Dioraphte supports within its Social Initiatives in Africa program).

Timeline

Please note we will not be able to give feedback on decisions made by the scientific advisory committee and/or the board of Dioraphte.

The next call for research proposals on rare diseases for expertise centers in The Netherlands – CFP-RD2026 – will be announced on February 28th 2025.

Examples of projects

Advisor

The contact information below is for inquiries, not requests.

Jasmijn Melse

jasmijnmelse@dioraphte.nl

Scientific advisors

Simon Croft

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases

Ype Elgersma

Erasmus MC Rotterdam
Advisor Rare Diseases

Bouke de Jong

Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases

Mitali Chatterjee

Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research Kolkata
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases

Isra Cruz

Instituto de Salud Carlos III Madrid
Advisor Neglected Tropical Diseases