CRID Call for Applications: Short-term grants on malaria modelling ORPs launched by ACoMVeC

The Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is inviting applications for Short-term grants on malaria modelling Operational Research Projects (ORPs) launched by the African Consortium in Modelling for Effective Vector Control (ACoMVeC).

With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, ACoMVeC has been established to develop and strengthen the mathematical modelling building capacity in malaria throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Among the objectives of the ACoMVeC are to: train the next generation of scientist modellers in malaria, and help the National Malaria Control Programs (NMCPs) in implementing optimized control strategies through malaria modelling. Working in collaboration with the NMCP in Cameroon, the ACoMVeC is also dedicated to developing innovative predictive approaches to tackling malaria. It is under the thumb of the latter scope that the Cameroon NMCP and ACoMVeC are launching this call for applications to provide solutions to the pressing needs of the NMCP through the funding of small Operational Research Projects (ORPs) to Cameroonian scientists. 

Eligibility:

  • Educational Background:
    • A degree in a relevant field such as epidemiology, public health, health economics, or biostatistics is essential.
    • Advanced degrees such as Master’s or PhD in Mathematics (Biomathematics, Biostatistics), Physics (Biophysics), Computer Science or related fields.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Quantitative Analysis and proficiency in softwares (e.g., R, Python, Stata, SAS, MatLab, Fortran, Mathematica, Octave)
    • Economic Modelling: Familiarity with decision analysis, Markov models, and other economic modelling techniques.
    • Health Economics: Understanding of health economic concepts, including cost–effectiveness analysis and willingness–to–pay thresholds. o GIS (Geographic Information Systems): Knowledge of GIS tools for spatial analysis (relevant for malaria transmission mapping). o Have a solid understanding of dynamical systems and their applications in public health.
  • Research Experience:
    • Prior experience in health–related research, preferably in infectious diseases or vector–borne diseases. Preferences would be given to early career scientists.
    • Familiarity with designing and conducting cost–effectiveness studies. 
    • Understanding of malaria epidemiology, prevention strategies, and vector control methods.
    • Experience in modelling or simulation science, including scientific programming and statistical inference.
    • Experience in infectious disease modelling.
  • Analytical Mindset:
    • Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, interpret data, and draw meaningful conclusions.
    • Strong problem–solving skills for addressing complex health challenges.
    • Able to take projects from concept to completion.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Effective teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
    • Clear communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders, policymakers, and the scientific community.
    • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and informed consent. 
    • The Working Language in the ACoMVeC is English So the candidate is expected to read, speak and write in English.

NB: This call is open only to Cameroonian Scientists

Funding details:

  • A lump sum of $ 4000 USD.
  • The results of his investigations should be delivered no later than twelve months after the start.

Read more here.

Application deadline June 30, 2024.

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