Application Process

Application Process

Funding Round Schedule

Funding Round
EOI Portal Opens
EOI Portal Closes
EOI Disposition Notice
Project Narrative Submission Deadline
Project Narrative Disposition Notice
AdBoard Presentations Begin
AdBoard Presentations End
Final Disposition Notice
2025 Funding Round Cycle 2
01-Dec-25
12-Dec-25
19-Dec-25
02-Feb-26
24-Mar-26
21-Apr-26
18-May-26
15-Jun-26
2026 Standard Calls Cycle 1
08-Apr-26
22-Apr-26
1-May-26
29-May-26
Week of 20-July
11-Aug-26
15-Sept-26
Early October
2026 Tx Target Based Call Cycle 1
08-Apr-26
22-Apr-26
1-May-26
29-May-26
Week of 31-Aug
15-Sept-26
16-Oct-26
November

If you have questions

We highly encourage you to read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Application process

The successful applicant will progress through the three-stage process outlined below.

Please note that successful applicants must contribute funding (“cost share”) equal to a percentage of the total cost of the agreed work package. Please refer to the FAQ document for additional information regarding cost share.

1. Non-confidential Expression of Interest (EOI)

  • Fillable template for salient details of proposed project
  • Evaluated by CARB-X Research & Development Team for responsiveness
  • Visit Apply Here to begin this process

2. Confidential project narrative and budget (“full proposal”)

  • Fillable template for data-rich proposal, with several required attachments
  • Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC)-focused programs might qualify for funding through the Official Development Assistance program
  • Juried by a multidisciplinary external Advisory Board

3. Focused presentation to Advisory Board

  • Short virtual presentation, followed by focused questions and answers
  • Juried by a multidisciplinary external Advisory Board
  • Recommendations made to CARB-X

Decisions on projects that will advance into negotiations to enter the CARB-X portfolio are made by the CARB-X Investment Committee (CIC).