Deadline- 12 May 2013
Applications are invited for Short-term grant for research capacity strengthening and knowledge management to help improve disease control. The program aims to designed bridge strategic gaps in research capacity and knowledge management to help researchers and health professionals increase their contribution in addressing issues related to disease control.
This grant was developed to support the new strategic plan of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), which gives emphases to intervention and implementation research, and research capacity strengthening to improve the health of those burdened by infectious diseases of poverty.
It is anticipated that 20-30 new grants (up to US$ 50 000, non-renewed) will be awarded.
Documents required-
- Identification-
- full name (family name in capital letters), date of birth, sex and nationality
- personal address, telephone number and email
- current position, institution name, address, telephone number, e-mail and web site
- A half page abstract of the proposed activity/project
- A rationale for the proposal and its potential impact (maximum 4 pages)
- A letter of support from the host/collaborating institution or mentor (as applicable)
- An official letter of endorsement from the home institution, confirming the applicant’s ability to undertake the proposed activity, and certifying that the applicant will be granted leave of absence
- A summary curriculum vitae including educational and employment history, and professional achievements (maximum 4 pages)
Eligibility & Criteria-
- The grant is targeted to nationals from low- and middle-income countries, employed by a national governmental or non-governmental organization for at least 12 months. Each application must be endorsed by the head of the home institution.
- Only proposals with tangible results will be considered.
- Applications from previous TDR grantees and from women are encouraged.
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