TDR Call for Applications: Pre-conference Workshop
TDR is calling for applications to the Pre-conference Workshop.
Under this call, about 10 participants will be selected for attendance to the TDR/GBIF training workshop on data sharing on vectors to prevent and control vector-borne diseases within the context of multisectoral approaches.
- Date: November 24 – 25, 2023
- Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand and hosted as a side-event by the Asian-Pacific Conference on Mosquitoes and Vector Control, held in Chiang Mai from 27 to 30 November 2023.
Eligibility:
- Maximum of 10 year experience on scientific research activities or professional experienceon vectors
- Experience working in/with data on vectors
- Experience working on literature review and writing scientific publications
- Good general knowledge on vectors and vector-borne diseases
- Good knowledge of softwares such as Excel, databasing softwares
- English (Read – Write – Speak / Expert)
Training workshop objectives:
- To provide and explain to the participants the importance of sharing data to develop a multisectoral approach against VBDs.
- To train the participants on data standards and quality, including cleaning, publishing and sharing within the GBIF platform.
- To illustrate data sharing and publication through examples and how the data will then be used and cited.
- To help the participants in preparing their own data collection and processing according to the required standards.
Read more here.
Application deadline July 30, 2023.
