ARNTD/USAID African Researchers Small Grants Program 2019

Eligibility Criteria :

here is the eligibility criteria for grant

• Applicants must currently be employed or enrolled as students in an academic, health or research institution in Africa. In addition, for the duration of the grant
• You must demonstrate a commitment to research related to NTD, as well as the skills and experience required. Especially to carry out the proposed work
• Must be able to provide evidence of the result of the investigation. Including publications and / or presentations at scientific conferences
• Specific for grant applicants for junior researchers:

• Applicants must be an early career researcher, defined as a basic biomedical scientist, a clinically qualified researcher or a public health researcher, who has not previously successfully competed as a principal investigator for a major research grant (i.e., ≥USD 200,000)
• You must have at least a master’s degree or you must actively enroll in doctoral studies. Applicants who hold a doctorate (for example, PhD, DrPH, DSc) must have graduated no more than seven years ago. Physicians (eg, MBChB, MBBS, MD, DVM holders) who have not completed a master’s degree must have specialized training (eg, Membership, scholarship) or be able to demonstrate relevant research experience / training
• Currently you should not occupy positions higher than the level of teacher / assistant professor or equivalent
• Must be able to provide written evidence of the commitment to provide mentoring and supervision by a senior researcher with a history and a continuing commitment to NTD research.