Funding Call - Key Dates
You can find the key dates for the annual player welfare research funding on this page.
The key dates for the 2026 research funding call:
Stage |
Opens (dd/mm/yyyy) |
Closes (dd/mm/yyyy) |
| Submitting Expression of Interest | 24/03/2026 | 01/05/2026 |
| Response to Expression of Interest by World Rugby | Date of submission | 17/07/2026 |
| Prepare and Submit Detailed Proposal | Date of notification | 04/09/2026 |
| Response to Detailed Proposal by World Rugby | Date of submission | Expected October/November 2026 |