Grants, Funding's and Calls One Health Malawi Summary List

30-12-2023 - PHD SCHOLARSHIP - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Sokoine University of Agriculture, in collaboration with the University of

Copenhagen and Aarhus University of Denmark; University of Nairobi and International Livestock Research Institute of Kenya is undertaking a DANIDA funded research project titled “Climate influence on zoonoses at human-livestockwildlife interfaces in the transboundary region between Kenya and Tanzania (ENHANCE)”. 

The project aims to gain a deeper understanding of close interconnection between wildlife, humans, livestock, and the environment in facilitating the transmission of various pathogens from animals to humans at unique, shared interfaces among humans, livestock, and wildlife. The project will produce invaluable evidence to aid in the prevention, preparedness, and response to zoonotic threats. 

Sokoine University of Agriculture invites interested and qualified individuals, holding MSc degree to submit their applications for 1 PhD position. The successful candidate will be enrolled at the Sokoine University of Agriculture and supervised by a joint team from Sokoine University of Agriculture, and University of Copenhagen. The candidate will be a fully integral part of the ENHANCE research team and will receive a monthly stipend throughout the valid PhD period, tuition fee paid directly to the enrolled university and all costs related PhD research.

The position is of a maximum of 3 years duration, and will commence by 1st February, 2024. The successful PhD candidate will contribute to the overall research objectives of the ENHANCE project.

Eligibility

Successful candidate is required to:

• Hold a bachelor degree in veterinary medicine and master degree related to veterinary medicine.
• Be highly motivated to develop a scientific career.
• Possess and demonstrate good scientific writing skills.
• Have a strong methodological and conceptual background in relevant scientific disciplines.
• Be a constructive and engaged team worker.

Applicants should not be older than 35 years for males and 40 years for females at the time of application.

Application Process: Potential applicants are invited to prepare a 2–3-page concept note (maximum 1,500 words) that outlines the more detailed focus of the proposed PhD project and its research questions, in relation to the PhD focus.

In addition to the concept note, the application should include a CV, a list of publications, and the names and contact details of 2-3 academic references. The deadline for applications is December 30, 2023, at 10 AM Eastern Africa Time (EAT). Please submit your application online to Dr. Augustino Chengula at achengula@sua.ac.tz with a copy to the directorate of postgraduate studies, research, technology transfer and consultancy (DPRTC) at drpgs@sua.ac.tz and Prof. Amandus Muhairwa at apm@sua.ac.tz.

The applications will be evaluated by an assessment committee consisting of researchers from Sokoine University of Agriculture and University of Copenhagen and a representative from DPRTC. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the date for interviews which will be conducted by the assessment committee at SUA.

31-03-2024 - Call for Members - Expert Advisory Group

• Expert Advisory Group to support the development of the strategic framework for early warning of animal health threats
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking engagement to create an Expert Advisory Group to inform the development of the Strategic Framework for Early Warning of Animal Health Threats that will lay out the institutional and technical set up with clear priorities, roles, responsibilities and actions to undertake for the operationalization and management of early warning systems (EWS) at country level.

Effective EWS provide the capacity to generate and disseminate timely and meaningful warning information to enable individuals, communities and organizations threatened by a hazard to prepare and act appropriately and in sufficient time to reduce the possibility of harm or loss. An effective early warning system comprises four main elements: (1) knowledge of the risks based on the systematic collection of data and risk assessments; (2) analysis and forecasting; detection, monitoring, analysis and forecasting of the hazards and possible consequences; (3) dissemination and communication, of authoritative, timely, accurate and actionable warnings and associated information on likelihood and impact; (4) preparedness at all levels to respond to the warnings received.

However, gaps in legal, institutional and coordination frameworks can prevent the operationalization of EWS and the integration of risk information into decision-making across all sectors. To overcome these gaps, a collaborative effort began during a global consultation in November 2023, organized by FAO’s Emergency Prevention System (EMPRES) to develop a strategic framework for early warning of animal health threats.

In the next steps, the framework should undergo continuous development and review through a cooperative process, incorporating input from experts in early warning of animal health threats, as well as from decision-makers at the country level, who constitute the framework's target audience.

The participation of the Expert Advisory Group members to support the development of the Strategic Framework for Early Warning of Animal Health Threats is free of charge and they will be acknowledged in the published strategic framework, but there is no financial compensation for their involvement. Selected participants will receive further instructions by email.

For more information, please contact us at empres-animal-health(at)fao(dot)org

• Apply HERE
  
• Deadline - 31 March 2024
  

12-08-2024 - RUFORUM

• CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (DUE 31 MARCH 2024)
  
• CALL FOR SIDE EVENTS

Call for abstracts (due 31st March 2024) for the RUFORUM Conference to take place from 12th – 16th August 2024, in Windhoek, which will be hosted jointly by the University of Namibia and International University of Management.

There are 4 thematic areas:

• Thematic area 1: Educating Africa: Implementing Transformative Higher Agricultural Education to meet Africa’s Human Capital Needs
• Thematic Area 2: Sustainably Growing the Economy and Feeding Africa
• Thematic Area 3: Unlocking Inclusive and Broad-Based Economic Opportunity
• Thematic Area 4: Economic Trends, Best -Practices, Policy-Practice and Futures

Invitation to COHESA as a side event - TBA.

• Deadline for Abstracts - 31 March 2024
  

15-05-2024 - World Food Forum | Transformative Research Challenge

• Opportunity for One Health Innovators!
• Apply by 15 May 2024 for the Global One Health Prize!

We're excited to announce the Global One Health Prize! This unique prize invites young researchers to propose One Health solutions that enhance the well-being of all species and environment.

Winning teams will receive

• $50,000 research grant to advance their project
• Travel and accommodation to attend the World Food Forum in Rome
• Mentorship with experts, ongoing visibility and more!

Read more and apply

• https://www.world-food-forum.org/innovation-lab/transformative-research-challenge/en (broken link)