Leprosy Mailing List – July 27, 2026
Ref.: (LML) Reflecting on 2025: Progress, Partnership, and a Sustainable Future
From: LRI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Dear colleagues,
Reflecting on 2025: Progress, Partnership, and a Sustainable Future
The Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) continues to support its mission of promoting and funding high-quality research, translating evidence into policy and practice, and strengthening research capacity in endemic countries. Together with our partners, researchers, and stakeholders, we remain united by a shared vision: a world free from leprosy.
As we reflect on 2025, we do so with both gratitude and determination. Throughout the year, we built on LRI’s strong foundation by advancing innovative research, strengthening research capacity, fostering collaboration, and preparing for future opportunities and challenges.
One of the highlights of the year was the launch of 10 new research projects, alongside the awarding of six new grants through two competitive grant cycles. These included three grants under the Research Capacity Strengthening programme and three grants through the RESILIENTD programme, funded by the Anesvad Foundation, which focuses on addressing the social determinants of skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Learn more about these grants:
Collaboration and knowledge sharing remained central to our work. The 10th LRI Spring Meeting brought together nearly 200 researchers and stakeholders from around the world, reflecting the growing engagement and strength of the global leprosy research community.
A significant milestone this year was the completion of LRI’s second external evaluation. The findings confirmed the continued relevance of our work while providing valuable recommendations to guide our future development. Building on these insights, we initiated the development of LRI’s first Multi-Annual Strategic Plan and began updating our research priorities to ensure our efforts remain focused, responsive, and impactful.
At a time when financial constraints across the global health and research sectors require thoughtful planning, LRI is adapting to ensure long-term sustainability. Beginning in 2026, we will adopt a biennial grant cycle model, alternating between flagship research calls and capacity-strengthening calls. This predictable framework will enable LRI to continue supporting research excellence while investing in future research leaders.
As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with a clear strategy, a focused mission, and confidence in the power of research to contribute to a world free of leprosy.
We extend our sincere thanks to our partners, committee members, researchers, donors, and the wider leprosy research community. Your commitment, expertise, and collaboration make our work possible and strengthen our collective impact.
Interested in learning more? Read the full LRI Annual Report 2025 to explore our achievements, impact, and future priorities.
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LML - S Deepak, B Naafs, S Noto and P Schreuder
LML blog link: http://leprosymailinglist.blogspot.it/
Contact: Dr Pieter Schreuder << edit...@gmail.com
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