Grand Challenges Canada Announces Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health Request For Proposals

24-Sep-2010
Vancouver. Grand Challenges Canada CEO Peter A. Singer announced today the Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health requests for proposals. This unique program is a call to action for young Canadian scientists to make their contribution to global health. Grand Challenges Canada’s goal is to tap into the creativity, knowledge and skills of young Canadian Scientists to solve some of the most persistent health challenges in the developing world through Integrated Innovation.

“There is tremendous untapped potential amongst our country’s young scientists to solve some of the key health challenges in the developing world,” said Peter A. Singer. “This is a great opportunity for these Canadian rising stars – who have the skills and the passion – to innovate solutions to save lives and contribute to Canada’s growing leadership role in global health.” Canada is the first country to use a grand challenges approach in foreign aid.

read more about the annoucement here
view request for proposals here 

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