Fondation Merieux

A family foundation dedicated to fighting infectious diseases

Call for applications to join the GABRIEL Network in 2011

Fondation Mérieux is pleased to announce the launch of the call for application to join as member, GABRIEL Network

The GABRIEL Network is an international non-profit network dedicated to research and training in the field of laboratory-based surveillance of infectious diseases. GABRIEL has the objective to enhance health research capacity in developing countries by implementing research projects, particularly in the fields of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections and Tuberculosis drug resistance. Laboratories from developed and developing countries work jointly on infectious diseases research projects with significant impact on public health. The network also supports epidemiological studies in order to improve the surveillance of circulating pathogens.

The GABRIEL GABRIEL organization follows the principles described in the GABRIEL Network Charter.

At the moment, the GABRIEL Network is composed by 14 members based in different geographical locations in the world (Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, France, Haiti, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mongolia, Paraguay).

In 2011, the GABRIEL Network wishes to enlarge the network with two new members.

Eligibility of applicants: Who may apply?

  • Applicant should be an academic institution;

  • The institution of the applicant should be located in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, East Africa or South Africa;

  • The applicant should have a similar or previous experience in one of the research project of the GABRIEL Network, preferably on a tuberculosis research project;

  • The applicant should meet the major criteria of the lab evaluation form;

  • The applicant should accept to follow the principles described in the GABRIEL charter.

How to apply and the procedures to follow

  • Applicants must apply in English.

  • Applicants have to fill in all the parts of the application form including the corresponding annexes. The application form and the annexes will be examined and evaluated by the steering committee of the GABRIEL network. It is therefore of almost importance that these documents contain all relevant information.

  • Application form must be submitted by e-mai: Send an e-mail

Dates

  • Deadline for application submission: 30 September 2011

  • Notification of the decision of the steering committee: 30 November 2011

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