One month to apply
There is only ONE MONTH left to submit your applications for ISAC Project Grants.
Applicants can apply for up to £15,000.
Applicants are required to demonstrate that ISAC funds will be utilised for a clearly defined piece of research, which will have an identifiable outcome on completion of the work. At least one applicant must be from a low- to middle- income country.
Research projects should address one of the three following areas:
• What are feasible and effective prevention strategies to prevent transmission of (resistant) pathogens in low resource settings?
• What basic laboratory support does a healthcare system minimally need to tackle infectious diseases?
• How do we improve antimicrobial use worldwide to ensure it is delivered only to those who need it?
Project criteria
• Projects can last up to 24 months.
• 6-monthly updates are required.
• Funds can be used for staff or materials.
• At least two countries should be involved in the project of which at least one is from a low- or middle-income country.
• Awardees will be expected to present at an ISAC webinar and at the International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
Eligibility of applicants
• Principal applicant must be a member of an ISAC Member Society. Visit the website to see the full list of ISAC Member Societies. Any relevant society which is not a member can apply to join - find out more here. Once the society’s application has been approved, members can apply for Project Grants.
• The other applicants do not need to be a member of an ISAC Member Society.
• The principal applicant must be the principal investigator on the intended research.
• At least one investigator must be from a low- to middle- income country.
• At least two countries must be involved.
Application Process
To apply for a grant, applicants will be required to submit the following:
• An application form.
• Proof of Member Society membership.
• A Curriculum Vitae (one page) of the main applicants.
• Confirmation of the application from the Head of Department and confirmation that the Department has the resources required to undertake the project.
• Please send your completed application form and supporting documents to secretariat@ISAC.world
Download an application form here.
DEADLINE: 1 September 2024
August 2nd-2024
