TB Modelling and Analysis Consortium Grant, 2018

The Modeling Research Group of the TB Modeling and Analysis Consortium (TB MAC) requests applications from qualified groups to conduct modeling analyses related to the epidemiology and/or economics of TB prevention.

A list of specific topics of interest includes: (1) incorporating new insights from immunology and natural history in modeling TB prevention; (2) key considerations for TB drugs and drug development in TB prevention; (3) characterizing the roles of social determinants, comorbidities, nutrition, and the environment in TB prevention via economic and epidemiologic models; (4) the implications of global trends in demography and TB epidemiology for TB prevention ; and (5) the role of models in improving implementation of TB prevention. These topics of interest are not meant to limit the scope of applications; any application that involves epidemiologic or economic modeling of TB case detection will be considered.

The total funding available for the call is US$100,000. TB MAC anticipates funding 1 or 2 projects through this call, depending on the quality of applications received. Applications are therefore encouraged to propose budgets of no more than US$50,000 for the highest likelihood of funding, though TB MAC will consider applications with budgets up to US$100,000. Funds will be allocated to applications, based on application quality as assessed by independent external reviewers using fixed assessment criteria.

TB MAC particularly welcomes applications from multi-disciplinary teams and teams that include a lower-middle income countries and/or High Burden Countries (HBC) on one of the three WHO HBC lists.

Projects should be planned to start s soon after Jan. 1, 2019 as possible. The grant closes on Dec. 31, 2019.

Find out more and apply here.