# Carlos Slim Health Awards nomination period

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carlos-slim-health-awards-nomination-period
> Updated: 2026-08-14T23:20:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Carlos Slim Foundation has opened nominations for its 20th annual Carlos Slim Health Awards, targeting researchers and institutions throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The program includes two categories: the Exceptional Institution Award for non-profit organizations providing innovative public health solutions, and the Research Career Award for individuals addressing regional sanitary challenges. Each winner is set to receive USD 100,000.

Nominations are being accepted through November 30, 2026, and will be evaluated by an independent international jury of health leaders and academic specialists. Winners are expected to be announced by May 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Carlos Slim Health Awards opens 20th annual call for nominations

The 20th Carlos Slim Health Awards call for nominations is open until November 30, 2026, offering $100,000 to exceptional health institutions and researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-slim-health-awards-opens-20th-annual-call-for-nominations

### 2026-08-13: International health research funding opportunities announced

New international funding opportunities have been announced for health researchers, including the Carlos Slim Health Awards in Latin America and Wellcome Discovery Awards for global scientific research.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-health-research-funding-opportunities-announced

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