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This call from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation seeks to identify new and innovative approaches to integrating Malaria Molecular Surveillance (MMS) into malaria surveillance and programmatic decision-making in malaria endemic countries.

The goal is to provide investigators in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia with the resources to build local capacity to investigate fermented foods as novel maternal nutrition interventions. In particular, sequencing technology – a transformative tool that has enabled in-depth investigation of microbial communities – will be provided to all investigators to democratize the ability to investigate foods and health effects and build local capacity.

Proposals must include a principal investigator or co-investigator for a malaria-endemic country. Researchers should also include the following information:

1. Explain the rationale for and potential benefits of using MMS data in their settings
2. Address one or more of the use cases outlined in the Challenge section above
3. Include representation from the NMCP, Ministry of Health (MOH) representation, government agency or healthcare provider responsible for malaria control in the country / region
4. Describe how MMS information arising from the project will be shared with the NMCP, MOH and other key stakeholders

For 18-month projects, $100,000 USD in funding is available.

More information, including the full competition guidelines, can be found online.

Deadlines

Internal: November 25, 2020 at 4:30pm. Contact ird@dal.ca

Funder: December 2, 2020 at 11:30am PST