LENS provides competitive grants to support university-based researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean in developing locally grounded, evidence-based solutions to hunger and malnutrition.
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LENS is preparing its first call for research proposals, expected in December 2026.
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Call for proposals – Round 1 (due December 2027)
Title of call for proposals
Deadline: January 20, 2027
LENS invites regionally based university researchers to submit proposals for research that seeks to inform the design of effective policy responses to hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition, either by deepening understanding of these challenges or evaluating specific interventions or programs.
Eligibility
The principal investigator must have a faculty position at a public or private university in a Latin American or Caribbean country and be currently based in the region.
Submit Your Proposal
Please complete the information below and upload your proposal. The information you provide will be used to administer the call and evaluate proposals.