Thematic networks

Networks managed by the agency in 2023

Clinical research networks

• Clinical research staff network: Cross-functional support for hospital departments and laboratories actively involved in studies set up by the agency, notably through the funding of clinical research associate (CRA) and biological research associate (BRA) positions, contributing directly to the implementation of research activities in France and throughout the agency’s international network
• Virology and clinical pharmacology network: This network brings together dozens of laboratories in France (including overseas departments) and partner laboratories in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which work at the interface between scientific event management, surveillance and project development
• Network of methodology and management centres (MMG): A group of entities supporting the agency in its missions to promote, coordinate and enhance the value of clinical trials. The agency’s CMGs benefit from multi-year, cross-functional funding (operating and personnel costs), shared tools (electronic CRF) and support for quality assurance. They are heavily involved in the clinical research platforms run by the agency (e.g., OPEN-ReMIE , IREIVAC-Emergences and STRIVE). They also play a major role in scientific events and the shape of research landscape, notably in terms of regulatory aspects, data openness etc

Network of young researchers in social sciences

Created in 2008, this network aims to pool information and expertise, break scientific isolation and support responses to calls for funding. It also promotes knowledge exchange activities related to HIV/AIDS, and more recently to other pathologies covered by the agency’s field of action. It has been and continues to be the backbone of a collective reflection on the political, ethical and operational implications of research work.

AMYB network

The ANRS MIE Young Basic research community, a network founded in 2021 on the initiative of four young researchers funded by the ANRS MIE, aims to maintain a link between the agency and young researchers working in basic and clinical research abroad and in France. More information on the AMYB network.

Call for applications – Mobility grant for young researchers 2026

The ANRS MIE’s AC 41 HIV Host-Virus Interactions and the AMYB network are launching a mobility grant to support early-career researchers (doctoral students, post-doctoral students or those who have been working for up to ten years after completing their doctorate) who wish to participate in a national or international scientific conference related to the ANRS MIE’s priorities: HIV, hepatitis, emerging infectious diseases, immunology, virology, vectors, innovative therapeutic strategies. The grant can cover registration, travel and accommodation costs (up to €2,000 depending on the location of the conference).

• Scientific field: applicants must be conducting research in line with the scientific priorities of ANRS MIE, in particular infectious diseases, immunology, virology, vector biology and the development of innovative approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Funding: up to €2,000 for international conferences outside Europe or up to €1,500 for conferences held in Europe.

• Main eligibility criteria: early-career researchers who have submitted or plan to submit an abstract directly or indirectly related to ANRS MIE.

Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file including: the abstract, a CV, a brief statement on scientific relevance (maximum 1 page) and the completed application form (downloadable below).

Successful applicants must mention the support of AC41 ANRS MIE – AMYB in their presentations at the conference.

Call opens: 27 February 2026

Deadline: end of April 2026 (11:59 p.m., Paris time)

Applications must be sent to: amyb.pwc@anrs.fr