The African Society of Human Genetics, US National Institute of Health (NIH) and Wellcome Trust
Name: Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3A)
The Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative aims to facilitate a contemporary research approach to the study of genomics and environmental determinants of common diseases, with the aim of improving the health of African populations. To achieve this, the Initiative will support the creation and development of the necessary expertise and infrastructure in Africa and establish pan-African research networks. It is envisaged that studies funded through the Initiative will inform subsequent strategies to address the health inequities in both communicable and non-communicable diseases, leading to health benefits in Africa.
Amount: Awards are expected to be in the region of £2-4 million
Eligibility: Awards will be made to African institutions; the principal applicant will be an African citizen or resident with a primary appointment in an African institution. It is expected that co-applicants will also be African citizens and/or based in African institutions, but collaborations with internationally leading-edge groups from outside Africa are encouraged.
Special: The Trust recognizes that it will take time for applicants to develop their full application. As such, the application process will involve a two stage process and applicants shortlisted at the preliminary application stage will be awarded up to £20 000, to enable them to bring members of their network together to discuss and refine a full application.
Deadlines: Initial expression of interest (September 16, 2011) and preliminary application deadline (October 10, 2011)
Further details: Can be obtained from the Wellcome Trust website or inquiries sent to h3a@wellcome.ac.uk
Name: Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3A)
The Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative aims to facilitate a contemporary research approach to the study of genomics and environmental determinants of common diseases, with the aim of improving the health of African populations. To achieve this, the Initiative will support the creation and development of the necessary expertise and infrastructure in Africa and establish pan-African research networks. It is envisaged that studies funded through the Initiative will inform subsequent strategies to address the health inequities in both communicable and non-communicable diseases, leading to health benefits in Africa.
Amount: Awards are expected to be in the region of £2-4 million
Eligibility: Awards will be made to African institutions; the principal applicant will be an African citizen or resident with a primary appointment in an African institution. It is expected that co-applicants will also be African citizens and/or based in African institutions, but collaborations with internationally leading-edge groups from outside Africa are encouraged.
Special: The Trust recognizes that it will take time for applicants to develop their full application. As such, the application process will involve a two stage process and applicants shortlisted at the preliminary application stage will be awarded up to £20 000, to enable them to bring members of their network together to discuss and refine a full application.
Deadlines: Initial expression of interest (September 16, 2011) and preliminary application deadline (October 10, 2011)
Further details: Can be obtained from the Wellcome Trust website or inquiries sent to h3a@wellcome.ac.uk
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