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Post-doctoral Training Programme at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University

http://www.noguchimedres.org/


Deadline: 30 September 2011 (18.00 GMT)

Legon, Ghana with funding support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has instituted a Post-doctoral Fellowship Programme, to train future research leaders who will contribute to infectious diseases control efforts. The program seeks to train young African scientists towards building a critical mass for control of poverty-related diseases, equip them to compete effectively for international funding for research work in Africa, offer them international exposure, and facilitate their networking and collaboration with other institutions. Successful applicants will conduct research for a two-year period (renewable up to three years based on satisfactory performance) in a strong interdisciplinary environment at the NMIMR in one of the following thematic areas:

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Innovative methods for assessing/monitoring transmission intensity in support of malaria elimination programme
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Development of simple rapid diagnostic methods for mycobacterial infections particularly tuberculosis (TB) and Buruli ulcer (BU))
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Innovations for monitoring and surveillance of resistance to antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients in resource-limited developing countries.

Eligibility criteria

Young African scientists planning academic or research career paths in African institutions. Applicant should have a Ph.D., MD/Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant biomedical sciences (biochemistry, biological sciences, molecular biology etc.).

Individuals who have submitted their Ph.D dissertations are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be highly motivated, have strong research and conceptual skills and be interested in developing novel research directions.

Applicants must have strong written and oral communication skills in English. This application is open to all English, French, Spanish and Portuguese speaking African nationals. Working knowledge of English would be an advantage.

How to apply

Prospective candidates should contact postdoc@noguchi.mimcom.org or visit www.noguchimedres.org for further details on the thematic areas and mode of application.

Electronic copies should be sent to postdoc@noguchi.mimcom.org or mail hardcopies to:

The Coordinator
Post-Doctoral Office
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
University of Ghana
P.O. Box LG 581
Legon, Accra
GHANA .
Deadline of Application Submission

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Joint UNICEF-TDR Implementation Research Project to strengthen the equity strategy in Africa‏

http://apps.who.int/tdr/svc/grants/calls/loi-unicef-tdr-ir

Deadline for submission of letter of intent: 19 September 2011

The objectives of the Regional Implementation Research are to:

1. Intersectoral approaches to vector control based on environmental management practices, combined with community mobilization, for example, through partnerships between communities and municipal services to improve water management and solid waste disposal. Improved water management and vector control efforts focusing on productive water container types.
2. Propose and implement innovative strategies for strengthening human resources for implementation research and accompanying M&E frameworks at the interface between implementation research and health systems.
3. Support UNICEF strategic results areas level 3 activities and improve the measurement and understanding of progress (or lack of progress) and its drivers.

IV. Eligibility criteria
All sub-Saharan African countries are eligible. Letters of intent should demonstrate involvement of key stakeholders at the country level. The country implementation research team will be responsible for defining the research question/s, developing the country focused proposal and protocol. TDR and UNICEF HQ will provide technical assistance as needed. It is recommended that the country team should include at the minimum the following representation; UNICEF country office, Ministry of Health, relevant health authorities or public health agencies, research institutions and/or university departments, relevant NGOs. Depending on the intended research questions, necessary expertise within the national research team will include all or a combination of the following: epidemiologist, statistician, social scientist, economist, vector control, nutritionist, water sanitation and medical doctor (public health officer). The linkage between research and control is necessary. Although it is preferable for each country to submit only one letter of intent, consideration of two letters of intent will be given where the research questions need two separate teams because of the type of expertise and partnership involved.

Letters of Intent must be submitted not later than 19 September 2011.

The letters of intent should be submitted by Email with attached documents to: tdrgrant@who.int

Feedback to all applicants will be provided by 10 October 2011. The proposal finalization workshop to be organized in November 2011.

For further details, please contact: Dr Jane Kengeya-Kayondo

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search for Funding Opportunity Number: APS-OAA-11-000002

http://www.grants.gov/search/basic.do

Deadline for submission of concept papers: 15 September 2011

Implementation science research call from PEPFAR (the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief)‏

Deadline for submission of concept papers: 15 September 2011

Concept papers from qualified applicants are being sought by the United
States Government, represented by the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), for funding a limited number of
awards to support implementation science research and evaluation of
programs impelemented under PEPFAR. Awardees will be supported to
address gaps in the evidence base for improved HIV/AIDS programming,
including research on effective interventsion and models of effective,
efficient implementations, as well as approaches for adopting and
integrating programs, technologies and guidelines for optimal, timely
effect and impact.

USAID anticipates awarding up to forty (40) cooperative agreements and
obligating a maximum total ceiling of US$ 30 million over three years.

Short-listed proposal writers will be invited to TDR grant writing
workshops to further develop proposals.

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Malaria Journal - interesting methods papers

http://www.malariajournal.com/

Journal for Malaria Researchers, but with articles which are adaptable to other areas of research, for example some interesting methods papers on how to design, set up a lab, do stats and assessment in a Vaccine trial.

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EDCTP launches new calls for proposals

http://www.edctp.org/

EDCTP launches new calls for proposals: Senior Fellowships, Ethics and Member States Initiated projects

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