AMMnet Call for Applications: Regional Events Grant Opportunity

The Applied Malaria Modeling Network (AMMnet) invites applications for the Regional Events Grant Opportunity.

AMMnet would like to encourage the growth of regional AMMnet chapters and is looking to support small regional in-person AMMnet events such as meetings, conferences, or workshops. Applications may be in English, French, or Portuguese.

Proposals eligibility criteria:

1. Be led by one or more AMMnet members based in a malaria-endemic country
2. Involve at least 10 participants, including the organizer(s)
3. Involve participants from multiple institutions or organizations
4. Include a measurement of effectiveness in reaching objectives outlined in the proposal (for example: participant survey, attendance registers, photos)
5. Target at least two of the following possible event objectives:
   • Create and strengthen community among local malaria modelers, analysts, and partners;
   • Share proposed work, work in progress, exchange knowledge and scientific ideas, and build collaborations – with a malaria modelling component;
   • Strengthen technical and/or communication skills in the modeling community, especially in junior researchers;
   • Build or strengthen partnerships between malaria modelers and NMCPs;
   • Generate interest in malaria modeling.

Funding details:

• AMMnet will fund up to 10 regional events annually;
• Budget ranges of $500 to $3,000;
• Funds must be expended within 12 months of the awarded date;
• Note: If your institution will collect a percentage of the award for facilities & administrative costs, you must account for this in your budget.

Read more here.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with target turnaround time of 2 weeks.