Investing in African epidemic and pandemic science research and preparedness will protect and improve national and regional health systems and help safeguard African economic stability by mitigating adverse socio-economic impacts. Developing a thriving epidemic and pandemic sciences sector across academia, industry, government and policy organisations, and preparing an emerging generation of high-calibre scientists, policymakers and health leaders in Africa will enhance health security and economic prosperity on the continent and leverage African expertise to influence epidemic and pandemic research, preparedness and response priorities globally.
EPSILONs
This call will promote a vibrant ecosystem of Epidemic Science Leadership and Innovation Networks (EPSILONs) throughout Africa. Each EPSILON will be made up of three to eight organisations in a "hub and spoke" consortium. Each consortium will establish a network of research excellence in a thematic area relevant to epidemic and pandemic science research, preparedness and response.
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These networks will nurture and promote world-class epidemic and pandemic science research and innovation in Africa, building a critical mass of experts across all health sectors on the continent to address ongoing health challenges, while strengthening capacities to respond to future infectious diseases and health threats. They will contribute to the development of communities of practice that can be harnessed for long-term collaboration and during future outbreaks to respond to urgent research and policy needs.
Eligibility requirements
- Main candidates can submit only one application, but can be co-applicants in several applications.
- Leading candidates must be based in a qualified organisation and must meet the following conditions:
- Holding an academic or research position; having a salary, or the guarantee of a salary, during the period of the grant, or being obliged by their employment contract to have a salary;
Thematic research areas
- Vaccinology / early-stage vaccine research and development
- Virology - genotype to phenotype
- Clinical research and clinical trials on epidemic and pandemic-prone infections
- Research into public health policies in epidemics and pandemics
- Climate change, biodiversity and pandemic prevention
- Advanced data assembly and analysis for threat assessment and mitigation
- Social and behavioural sciences
Application deadline: 31 January 2024.
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