Joint request for applications between ANRS MIE and SAMRC

This initiative aims to accelerate progress in tuberculosis research through the creation and support for international collaborations between South Africa and France.

Scientific priorities

The call targets research projects in the following priority areas:

• Epidemiology, pathogenesis, transmission, and management of subclinical tuberculosis;
• Identification of biomarkers for disease progression and novel diagnostics;
• Development of rapid diagnostic tools for drug resistance and precision medicine;
• Development of new vaccine strategies, including candidates for adult and paediatric populations;
• Evaluation of new drugs or shortened regimens, particularly for paediatric tuberculosis.

Webinar presenting the joint request for applications

Watch the replay of the webinar held in September 2024 to answer questions from researchers interested in this initiative.

• This webinar is designed to provide detailed information on the context of the RfA, its objectives, eligibility criteria, funding, submission process, timetable, etc.
• This first joint call for projects has a total budget of 3 million euros, with a submission deadline of October 31, 2024. The webinar will offer a platform to exchange with the organizers, ask specific questions, and get advice on maximizing the chances of success of proposals.
• Interested researchers and institutions are encouraged to attend this webinar to fully understand the program’s expectations and opportunities for international collaboration.

Program

1. Welcome and introduction (1:00 pm – 1:05pm)
2. Overview of the joint SAMRC-ANRS MIE RfA (1:05 – 1:20pm)
3. Explanation of the RfA submission, eligibility and evaluation process (1:20- 1:35pm)
4. Q&A session (1:35pm – 1:50pm)
5. Opportunities for collaboration and networking between researchers (1:50pm – 2:15pm)
6. Concluding remarks and next steps (2.15pm – 2.30pm)

Practical information

All the information relating to this call for proposals can be found in the terms and conditions below.

Eligibility criteria

Proposals must be co-led by South Africa and France based researchers, serving as co-principal investigators of the project, to ensure a genuine collaboration between both countries.

Matchmaking platform

To encourage partnerships, we offer a matchmaking platform where researchers from South Africa and France seeking for collaboration can share their details and research focus, with a view to submitting a joint application. If you are looking for a collaboration within the priority research areas of the call, please complete the matchmaking form and review the list of researchers who have already registered .

Submitting your application

Applications for funding must be submitted on the APOGEE platform in the flash* call for proposal category.

• Opening on 2 August 2024
• Closing on 4 November 2024

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