Communities of practice
TropIKA.net Partnerships
Funding Opportunities
See the list of funding opportunites for researchers of tropical diseases at the Global Health Library:
GHL TropIKA.net - Funding Opportunities
05 Feb 2010
TDR Clinical Research & Development Fellowships - Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) invites researchers from developing countries to apply for a 12-month career development fellowship on Clinical Research & Development.
Deadline: 6 April 2010
Visit: http://apps.who.int/tdr/svc/grants/calls/clinical-research-development-fellowships-en
05 Feb 2010
Medicinal chemistry and Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics partners to support lead discovery for infectious tropical diseases
Academic and research institutions, biotech and pharmaceutical companies possessing processes and capabilities in medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism and/or pharmacokinetics are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 31 March 2010
Visit: http://apps.who.int/tdr/svc/grants/calls/medicinal-chemistry-drug-metabolism-partners
18 Dec 2009
EMBO Global Exchange Lecture Courses
Organizers may apply for funding to invite leading researchers from our member states for Lecture Courses to be held in participating institutes.
Apply for funds by 1 February 2010:
Visit: http://lnk.nu/embo.org/13t0.html
18 Dec 2009
EMBO Global Exchange Lecture Series
Organizers may select from the EMBO community of respected researchers - EMBO Members and EMBO Young Investigators - to visit participating institutes to present their research.
Find out more and apply at any time:
Visit: http://lnk.nu/embo.org/13t1.html
Search for a speaker: http://lnk.nu/embo.org/13t2.html
18 Dec 2009
EMBO Global Exchange European Lecture Series
Apply for funding to bring leading scientists from participating institutes to travel and present their research at top institutes in Europe.
Apply at any time:
Visit: Visit: http://lnk.nu/embo.org/13t3.html
21 Oct 2009
Re-entry Grants for DEC Investigators 2010
Request for Applications
Deadline: 15 January 2010
Please visit the following URL for comprehensive application guidelines:
http://apps.who.int/tdr/svc/grants/calls/grants-dec-investigators-2010
21 Oct 2009
TDR OPPORTUNITIES: Vacancy Notice No: HQ/09/HQ/IER/FT666
Title: Scientist
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-term appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
Deadline for application: 28 October 2009
Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
A complete description and application process can be found at; http://lnk.nu/erecruit.who.int/11n0.asp
21 Oct 2009
TDR OPPORTUNITIES: Vacancy Notice No: HQ/09/HQ/TDR/TA237
Title: Scientist
Grade: P5
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: 12 months
Deadline for application: 6 November 2009
Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
A complete description and application process can be found at; http://lnk.nu/erecruit.who.int/11qe.asp
24 Sep 2009
Grand Challenges Explorations Round 4
Round 4 of Grand Challenges Explorations is officially underway. The Gates Foundation has announced the topics for the next round of applications, including a call for new contraceptive technologies
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04 Sep 2009
TDR Career Development Fellowship on project management of tropical diseases research
TDR and WPRO invite nationals from the WPR to apply for a 12-24 month CDF on project management of Tropical Diseases Research.
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31 Aug 2009
First Latin American Biosafety training course in relation to genetically modified vectors for disease control
Sponsored by WHO-TDR and organized by the PECET, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
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31 Aug 2009
Second training course on laboratory biosafety & biosecurity aspects in relation to Genetically Modified Vectors (GMV) for disease control
Sponsored by: UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR); Organized by: WHO/HQ Health Security and Environment; Hosted by: Centre for Research in Medical Entomology, Chinna Chokkikulam, Madurai, India
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18 Aug 2009
Conduct household surveys in Malawi
The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to improve prompt access to effective antimalarial treatment by children living in underserved areas.
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03 Aug 2009
EU-African Union Scientific Partnership: €63 million to support research for Africa
The European Commission launched a call for proposals entirely dedicated to research for Africa.
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20 Jul 2009
Second African biosafety training course related to potential release of genetically modified disease vectors
Hosted by Faculty of Science and Techniques, University of Bamako, Mali.
To create a pool of regional scientists well-trained in the assessment and management of bio-safety related to the implementation of genetically modified disease vectors for the control of vector-borne diseases in Africa.
All applications must be received by 22 August 2009
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13 Jul 2009
Grants for Regional Training Centres in Health Research
Strengthening capacity for health research in disease endemic countries
TDR is inviting academic and research institutions in disease endemic countries to apply for grant to become Regional Training Centres (RTCs).
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13 Jul 2009
Leadership Development Fellowship Programme (post-doctoral training)
Strengthening leadership for health research in disease endemic countries
TDR is inviting applications from individuals at post-doctoral level who wish to apply for a leadership training fellowship as part of TDR's Leadership Development Fellowship Programme.
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12 Mar 2009
Postdoctoral and PhD Fellowships for African Scientists: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
As part of a collaborative research programme examining malaria transmission and immunity in highland Kenya, the University of Minnesota, USA has announced training opportunities for one postdoctoral fellow (epidemiology) and two PhD students (one each epidemiology and biostatistics).
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05 Mar 2009
Ten (10) Clinical Research & Development Fellowships: supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) invites researchers, living and working in the developing countries, to apply for one of ten 12-month career development fellowships on Clinical Research & Development at selected pharmaceutical companies and related institutions globally.
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22 Oct 2008
Supporting evidence-based policy making
A joint call for proposals is focused on low-income countries and is intended to build capacity to strengthen links between research and policy making.
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31 Jul 2008
14 PhD Studentships to tackle Malaria
Applications are invited for 14 new PhD studentships under a EU-funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) called InterMalTraining,
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08 Jul 2008
Directory of Grants and Fellowships in the Global Health Sciences
A comprehensive compilation of international funding opportunities in biomedical and behavioural research is available from the Fogarty International Center.
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10 Jul 2008
Gates Foundation invites grant proposals for ‘bold, unconventional ideas to fight infectious diseases’
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a new US$100 million initiative — the Grand Challenges Explorations.
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10 Jul 2008
Strengthing research capacities in Africa
Together with other European foundations, Fondation Mérieux will promote research on neglected tropical diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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10 Jul 2008
Engaging with global health
New funding opportunity from the Wellcome Trust aims to engage the public with global health research.
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30 Jun 2008
European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership approves Euro 80 million for research into prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria in Africa
Record funding is expected to boost cooperation between European and African researchers.
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