1st Workshop for Young African Scientists on Malaria Research Methodology
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6 ­ 11 October 2003
Arusha, Tanzania
Source: [email protected]

Deadline for applications extended to June 28, 2003

TOPIC:

The Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) through
the project called Malaria Research Coordination and promotion
through MIM (MALCOPROMIM) would like to announce and invite nationals
from the Africa region to apply for the one week workshop on Research
Methodology/Proposal writing to be held on 6-11 October, 2003 in
Arusha, Tanzania.

1. Introduction
Malaria control requires joint efforts and evidence based interven-
tions. Africa still bears the highest malaria disease burden, over 1
million malaria child deaths occur annually. The MALCOPROMIM project
aim at strengthening research capabilities for malaria in Africa in a
coordinated manner complementing and harmonizing other European sup-
port to MIM activities and enhance utilization of research results.
The project will conduct its first scientific workshop for the train-
ing of selected young talented African Scientists on research methods
and how to develop fundable proposals. The workshop will use hands on
methods to enable each selected participant to develop fundable pro-
posal on an important malaria research topic during the workshop. In
liaison with the MALCOPROMIM coordinator (secretariat), contacts and
follow up will be maintained to assist participants in the identifi-
cation of potential funding agency.

2. Eligibility
Scientist working in the field of malaria in Africa. Preference will
be given to candidates under 45 years old, holding MD, BSc (Gen.),
MSC, PHD or equivalent (in health related fields) with experience in
malaria field. We encourage single applications sent by a pair of
scientists who intend to work together to develop and implement the
proposed research work.

3. Language
The workshop will be conducted in English only.

4. Application
The following documents should be sent by a pair of Scientists to the
address given below (no application forms are required).

(i) Full name in capital letters with the family name underlined.

(ii) Date of birth and nationality (please include photocopy of in-
formation page of your passport or other identification document)

(iii) One recent passport sized photograph

(iv) Name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address
of Institution where the applicant is employed (if applicable).

(v) A brief description of the applicant's current post and post held
immediately before (1 page)

(vi) One page letter of intent for intended research proposal to be
developed during the workshop

(vii) A letter of recommendation from two senior scien-
tists/professors that includes their address, telephone numbers, fax
numbers and e-mail (please include with the application). One of the
referees must be holding a senior position in the applicant's insti-
tution.

(viii) In order to enhance teamwork, we encourage that each applica-
tion is sent by two scientists who intend to develop and conduct the
research together. However each individual should send us the infor-
mation requested above.

5. Sponsorship:
Full sponsorship will be provided to a selected but limited number of
applicants. Those who are interested and able to get their own spon-
sorship are encouraged to apply and should state so in the applica-
tion.

Application should indicate: MALCOPROMIM PROJECT. We recommend appli-
cations should be sent by E-mail to the address given below. All ap-
plications must be received by 28th June 2003 at the following ad-
dress:

The Director General
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
MALCOPROMIM Project
P.O. Box 9653
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-212-5185 / 213-0770 Direct: 213-4952
Fax: +255-22-213-1864 / 213-0660
mailto:[email protected]

6. Further information on MALCOPROMIM workshop may be found at the
website:
http://www.nimr.or.tz