Cross Boarder fundings

European funding programmes in the area of human Infectious Diseases

European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)

Scope: Help young and excellent investigators to pursue groundbreaking research in the fields of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.

Type: Research grants and awards

Who can apply? : Young and senior scientists

Contact: Please check the homepage

International Society for Infectious Diseases

Scope: Two types of cross boarders fundings are developed by ISID: 1) the ISID Research Grants Program, that was established to fund pilot research projects or training of young investigators from resource-limited countries. The goal of the program is to support and foster the professional development of individuals (less than 40 years of age) in the field of human infectious diseases research by helping them to acquire additional skills and data to help advance their careers and 2) the ISID Fellowships which purpose is to support infectious disease physicians and scientists from developing and middle income countries through multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training at select biomedical institutions in Switzerland. 

Type: Research Grants, Fellowships

Who can apply? : 1) Research grant: Young investigators from resoruce-limited countries; 2) Fellowships: citizens or permanent residents of developing countries or Eastern Europe.  Applicants should have a M.D. or a Ph.D in a relevant field and should hold a position at a medical, research, or public health institution.

Contact: program.coordinator@isid.org

European funding programmes in the area of biomedical sciences