Proposals to examine the Transmission Dynamics of Campylobacter spp. in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

Proposals responsive to this call will generate data to understand the sources of Campylobacter infection in children in LMICs, and the dynamics of transmission in LMIC communities of interest. Analyses of these data are expected to address the question of whether a human vaccine for Campylobacter is a necessary and appropriate strategy in spite of the complexities associated with auto-immune responses to Campylobacter antigens. Alternatively, are avian Campylobacter vaccines, sanitation and hygiene measures, or behavioral interventions that promote the segregation of young children from domestic birds and animals—alone or in combination—effective in preventing Campylobacter infections in children?

What are the focus countries for this RFP? While we are not defining a set of countries, countries in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa with high rates of childhood under-nutrition are of specific interest.

Eligibility
This is an open solicitation. We welcome submissions from organizations in all sectors (private, NGO, government, academic, and UN). Submissions cannot come from individuals without organizational affiliation.

Award Budget
We will consider research studies that propose appropriate costs for the study length, outcomes, and methods, and that propose strong value for money.

Award Project Period
We will consider research studies that propose a rational timeline from inception to research completion that does not exceed 2 years.

Deadline
Applications due no later than Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 11:30 a.m. U.S. Pacific Daylight

Full details: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/campylobacter-spp-transmission-dynamics-low-and-middle-income-countries