German-Thai Funding Programme for Joint Research Projects in the Field of “Arboviruses”

Thai researchers in universities or research institutes in Thailand are invited to apply for the German-Thai Funding Programme for Joint Research Projects in the Field of “Arboviruses”. The deadline for application is 30 September 2021. More details can be found in the poster and this link- https://bit.ly/2TIybSU   

For inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Arpawan Jantaravipark (Thailand Focal Point)

National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

phone +66 2564 7000 ext. 71487

email: arpawan.jan@nstda.or.th

NIH-NIAID Tropical Medicine Research Centers Coordinating Center (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-AI-21-005

 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: RFA-AI-21-005

This FOA solicits applications for a Tropical Medicine Research Centers Coordinating Center (TMRC CC) for the Tropical Medicine Research Centers (TMRC). The TMRC CC will oversee and coordinate efforts across the TMRCs related to data management, data and specimen sharing, scientific collaboration, creation and maintenance of a virtual sample repository, organizing annual meetings, managing an Opportunity Fund to support research by junior and early-stage investigators, and liaising with United States Government (USG) counterparts and other stakeholders.

Eligibility

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply.

Key Dates:

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): May 18, 2021

Letter of Intent Due Date(s): 30 days prior to the application due date

Application due date: June 18, 2021

Award Budget:  $500,000 per year in direct costs per year may be requested. Beginning in year 2, a minimum of $200,000 of that $500,000 direct costs per year will be designated for the Opportunity Fund. Application budgets should reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: NIAID intends to commit $700,000 in FY 2022 to fund one award and includes a minimum of $200,000 direct costs annually beginning in the second year to support an Opportunity Fund.

More information about this FOA can be found here- https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-21-005.html#_Section_II._Award_1 

NIH-NIAID Tropical Medicine Research Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-AI-21-004

Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: RFA-AI-21-004

This FOA solicits research applications focused on the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and control of select Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in endemic areas. The Tropical Medicine Research Centers (TMRCs) are intended to advance NIAID’s global research effort by targeting research endeavors to: develop novel diagnostic, prevention and therapeutic strategies adapted for the unique needs of low and middle-income countries (LMICs), as classified by the World Bank; create and sustain in-country research capacity; stimulate scientific collaboration and global partnerships; provide opportunities for junior and early-stage investigators to conduct research on NTDs; and facilitate sample sharing to support translational research to develop or evaluate new drugs, diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and/or vector control strategies.

Eligibility

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply.

Key Dates:

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): May 18, 2021

Letter of Intent Due Date(s): 30 days prior to the application due date

Application due date: June 18, 2021

Award Budget:  $500,000 per year in direct costs

Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: NIAID intends to commit $3,800,000 in FY 2022 to fund four to six awards.

This FOA will not support the following types of research projects. Applications that propose research projects in these areas will be considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed.

• Research on NTDs that does not require access to human subjects or specimens from disease-endemic sites in LMICs;
• Research that is not focused on the following pathogens, except in the context of co-infections or non-NTD outcomes as a result of anti-NTD interventions: schistosomiasis, hookworm infection, ascariasis, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, Chagas’ Disease, trichuriasis, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, onchocerciasis, dracunculiasis, Buruli ulcer, echinococcosis, taeniasis and cysticercosis, and food-borne trematodiases.
• Research that is not focused on: genomics, epidemiology, diagnostics, transmission, immunology, and/or pathogenesis
• Research on Select Agents (see: http://www.selectagents.gov/SelectAgentsandToxinsList.html and accompanying regulations: https://www.selectagents.gov/regulations/index.htm).
• Research on HIV/SIV
• Clinical trials

Fore more information about this FOA, please visit- https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-21-004.html#_3._Additional_Information  

European Research Council Starting Grant Call 2021

• Are you a talented early-career scientist who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader? The ERC Starting Grant could be for you.Who can apply?

  Researchers of any nationality with 2-7 years of experience since completion of PhD (Extensions are possible under certain circumstances — see the latest ERC Work Programme), a scientific track record showing great promise and an excellent research proposal

  What proposals are eligible?

  • Criteria
    Applications can be made in any field of research
    The ERC's grants operate on a 'bottom-up' basis without predetermined priorities.
  • Location
    Research must be conducted in a public or private research organisation (known as a Host Institution/HI). It could be the HI where the applicant already works, or any other HI located in one of the EU Member States or Associated Countries
  • Host Institution
    Applications for an ERC grant must be submitted by a single Principal Investigator (PI) in conjunction with and on behalf of their Host Institution, called the applicant legal entity.
    Grants are awarded to the Host Institution with the explicit commitment that this institution offers appropriate conditions for the Principal Investigator independently to direct the research and manage its funding for the duration of the project.
    Any type of legal entity, including universities, research centres and undertakings can host the PI and his/her team. Legally the host institution must be based in one of the EU Member States, or one of the associated countries.
    The PI does not necessarily need to be working at the host institution at the time when the proposal is submitted. However, a mutual agreement and the host institution’s commitment on how the relationship will be established are necessary, should the proposal be successful.
  • Team
    ERC grants support projects carried out by an individual researcher who can employ researchers of any nationality as team members. It is also possible to have one or more team members located in a non-European country.
    Vacancies for team members interested in joining an ERC led research project, can be published on the Euraxess-Jobs portal.
    Initiatives, under the form of 'Implementing Arrangements', exist for ERC-funded teams in Europe to host non-European talented scientists. Find out more about the agreements.

  How much?

  Starting Grants may be awarded up to € 1.5 million for a period of 5 years. (pro rata for projects of shorter duration). However, an additional € 1 million can be made available to cover eligible “start-up” costs for researchers moving from a third country to the EU or an associated country and/or the purchase of major equipment and/or access to large facilities and/or other major experimental and field work costs.

  An ERC grant can cover up to 100% of the total eligible direct costs of the research plus a contribution of 25% of the total eligible costs towards indirect costs.

  How to apply?

  Step-by-step

  Before the call is published:

  1. Find out which ERC grant and which call is suitable for you.
  2. Identify the host institution and team members you would like to work with. (see also the online research partner search services)
  3. Contact the National Contact Point (NCP) in your country for support.

  Once the call is open:

  1. Read the call documents carefully.
  2. Contact the host institution and gather all the details you need for the application.
  3. Start writing your proposal. Allow time for other people to review your draft. Your NCP, peers and other scientists can all give you helpful support and feedback.
  4. Familiarise yourself with the EU submission service. This is the online system through which proposals must be submitted. (see also the online guide to using the proposal submission service and the H2020 Online manual.
  5. Submit your proposal as early as possible. Deadlines cannot be changed under any circumstances. You can update your submitted proposal any time before the deadline by simply submitting a new version, which will overwrite the old one.
  6. You will get an ‘acknowledgment of receipt’ by e-mail for each submission.

  For more info, visit https://erc.europa.eu/funding/starting-grants 

  
  
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DIES ProGRANT: Proposal Writing for Research Grants (invitation from NSTDA)

 Are you interested in developing a successful research proposal for international research funding?

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) along with the Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies (DIES), and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) are co-organizing an intensive proposal writing workshop funded by Germany's Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Application deadline extended to 15 January 2021

The aim of these workshops is to train researchers and young Ph.D. holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding. You will have the opportunity to tailor your proposal to the funding institution of your choice.

Training includes online coursework, a virtual three-day workshop, online coaching by our experts, and a five-day workshop in Thailand

Researchers are invited to apply for intensive training and will drastically improve their chances to gain funding and they will become part of DAAD's international DIES alumni network!

Details and application can be accessed here

If you are interested in this training opportunity, you can join their information session on 16 December 2020 at 3 - 4pm via Webex  https://bit.ly/3730YFH 

European Research Day Thailand 2020

Are you interested in advancing your research career in Europe? Do you want to collaborate with European research partners? 

European Research Day is the annual flagship event of EURAXESS ASEAN. In 2020, this virtual edition for Thailand takes place in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Thailand and the much appreciated support of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and Mahidol University.

This event is your chance to find out about European research funding and fellowship programmes and research collaboration opportunities that are available to you here in Thailand including Horizon Europe – the EU’s next research & innovation framework programme.

You will also have the opportunity to talk to fellow researchers who have already benefited from these programs, and to gain practical tips from them on how to be successful in your application.

European Research Day is our commitment to the research community across ASEAN to provide information and support for scientific exchange and collaboration with Europe. Attendees will learn about funding and research opportunities in various European countries and hear from Thai and ASEAN research partners in collaborative projects. The event will zoom in on the opportunities for doctoral and postdoctoral research in Europe with the support of the European mobility programme Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

ERD Thailand 2020 will take place on

Thursday, 3 December from 2.30pm to 4.30 pm (BKK time)

Friday, 4 December from 10.00am to 11:45 am (BKK time)

Friday, 4 December from 2:30 pm to 4.00 pm (BKK time)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This event is open to researchers of all nationalities and is designed for Ph.D. candidates, post-doctoral researchers, and established researchers from all disciplines.

Representatives of university research support offices and international relations offices are very welcome to join. This event is FREE OF CHARGE!

The agenda and list of speakers and registration can be found here- 

BMGF Grand Challenges R26: New Approaches to Integrating Molecular Surveillance into Malaria Control Programs

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation calls for applications to identify new and innovative approaches to integrating malaria molecular surveillance into malaria surveillance and programmatic decision-making in malaria-endemic countries.

Deadline: 2 December 2020, 11:30 am PST (3 December 2020, 2.30 am Bangkok time)

What we are looking for:

We are looking for innovative proposals that will use MMS (Malaria Molecular Surveillance) data to enable NMCPs (National Malaria Control Programs) to inform their national and sub-national surveillance efforts, national strategic planning, and/or intervention implementation. These may include proposals that: create or expand laboratory, bioinformatics, and data interpretation capacity within NMCPs or at institutions closely affiliated with an NMCP; create or implement tools for communicating and sharing parasite and/or vector molecular surveillance data; and/or build relationships between groups with MMS capacity and NMCP partners. Proposals should target the use cases identified above that are ready or near-to-ready for programmatic deployment. We do not want respondents to be generating MMS data for research purposes; rather, the intent of this call is to support the application of MMS approaches to routine malaria surveillance and planning within NMCPs, Ministries of Health, or similar organizations.

While we welcome respondents from around the world, we are particularly interested in proposals from respondents working in high-burden malaria settings. All proposals must include a principal investigator or co-investigator from a malaria-endemic country.

Winning proposals should:

• Explain the rationale for and potential benefits of using MMS data in their setting
• Address one or more of the use cases outlined in the Challenge section above
• Include representation from the NMCP, Ministry of Health (MOH) representation, government agency or healthcare provider responsible for malaria control in the country / region
• Describe how MMS information arising from the project will be shared with the NMCP, MOH and other key stakeholders

A few examples of work that would be considered for funding:

• Implementing or scaling-up a laboratory assay for hrp2/3 deletion and / or antimalarial drug resistance marker surveillance in partnership with an NMCP
• Developing a web interface or reporting tool for communicating molecular data to stakeholders who do not have genomics / bioinformatics experience
• Creating a bioinformatics workflow for MMS data that goes from fastq file to a readable report summarizing the analysis results in a user-friendly way
• Developing and implementing a training program to familiarize NMCP staff with the use and interpretation of MMS data

We will not consider funding for:

• Proposals that do not include an investigator from a malaria-endemic country
• Proposals that do not include an explicit partnership with the NMCP, MOH or other authority responsible for malaria surveillance and control in the country / region
• Proposals that do not demonstrate how the results will immediately influence malaria decision-making by the relevant NMCP, MOH or other authority

More information here- https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/new-approaches-integrating-molecular-surveillance-malaria-control-programs