The Developing Medicine Grants are provided to support
female medical students and doctors in developing countries.
An award of up to
$1,000 USD will be provided to the recipient.
The Developing Medicine Grants are awarded in memory of Mrs Dorothy Downes.
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The Developing Medicine Prize will be awarded for a short video (5 to 10 minutes long) that explains how a healthcare challenge was overcome in a developing country. The winner will receive $1,000 and there will be three runner-up prizes of $250.
We expect to launch the Developing Medicine Prize 2026 in April 2026.
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Grants and Prizes news
In January 2026, we are pleased to announce our first grant to Arba Minch University Medical Faculty.
The winners are: Dr Rodas Alemayehy, Ms Rebika Samuel, Ms Feven Teklay and Ms Lensa Getachew.
We would like to thank the nominating committee: Dr Eyerusalem Beyene, Dr Yohannes Semion, Dr Mekonnen Mengistu and Dr Abinet Takele.
Here is the nominating committee’s letter and the project proposal. Click on the video to find out more.
Developing Medicine Grants
The Developing Medicine Grants are provided to support
female medical students and doctors in developing countries.
An award of up to
$1,000 USD will be provided to the recipient.
The Developing Medicine Grants are awarded in memory of Mrs Dorothy Downes.
Click play above to find out more.
Developing Medicine Prize
The Developing Medicine Prize will be awarded for a short video (5 to 10 minutes long) that explains how a healthcare challenge was overcome in a developing country. The winner will receive $1,000 and there will be three runner-up prizes of $250.
We expect to launch the Developing Medicine Prize 2026 in April 2026.
Click play above to find out more.
Grants & Prize News
In January 2026, we are pleased to announce our first grant to Arba Minch University Medical Faculty.
The winners are: Dr Rodas Alemayehy, Ms Rebika Samuel, Ms Feven Teklay and Ms Lensa Getachew.
We would like to thank the nominating committee: Dr Eyerusalem Beyene, Dr Yohannes Semion, Dr Mekonnen Mengistu and Dr Abinet Takele.
Here is the nominating committee’s letter and the project proposal. Click on the video to find out more.
