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PROJECT AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING OFFICE - CIPHER Grant Programme 2022/2023

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

The Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) of the International AIDS Society launched a new round of research grants on 3 October 2022. If you are an early-stage investigator working on paediatric and adolescent HIV, you can apply to the CIPHER Grant Programme and become the principal investigator on a research project with a grant of up to US$150,000 over two years.

The new round of grants will focus primarily on HIV research in paediatric, adolescent and mental health. CIPHER aims to support research projects that could inform HIV policies and programmes, thus accelerating the HIV response in Grantees’ countries. There is now an opportunity to learn from, adapt and enhance the innovative approaches to paediatric and adolescent HIV that have been developed during the COVID-19 response.

Application to the CIPHER Grant Programme is a two-stage process. 

Letter of Intent deadline = 31 October 2022

Full Proposal deadline for shortlisted candidates = 27 January 2023

Link:CIPHER Grant Programme 2022/2023

Also remember to submit your applications to the Pre-Award Office for budget review before submission to the funder.

Virtual meeting: Treatment Strategies and Antiviral Resistance, 26-28 May 2021

Fri, May 7, 2021

Are you a healthcare professional looking to improve your knowledge and optimize treatment for PLWH in the COVID-19 era? Then join the top European experts at the upcoming European Meeting on HIV and Hepatitis – Treatment Strategies and Antiviral Drug Resistance 2021 for the latest updates.

This meeting aims to:
- Gather professionals in the fields of HIV and hepatitis clinical care and research in an interactive workshop setting
- Provide a platform for presentation and discussion of the latest developments in the field of antiviral drug development
- Map important current studies and results
- Translate new data into treatment guidelines
- Educate clinicians on how to best implement current and new drugs in clinical practice

An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for the CME accreditation of this event.

For more information visit https://academicmedicaleducation.com/european-hiv-hepatitis-2021

Virtual Conference: Africa's Leadership Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access, 24-25 June2020

Tue, Jun 23, 2020

Recognizing the urgent need for collaboration, cooperation, and coordination to ensure that Africa plays a leadership role in the development and access to potential vaccines, this two-day virtual conference, under the leadership of H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, public health experts, policy makers, media, civil society, community and religious leaders, and industries to explore this topic and help develop a framework for COVID-19 vaccine development and access in Africa.

When: Jun 24, 2020 02:00 PM and Jun 25, 2020 01:00 PM Nairobi
Topic: Africa’s Leadership in COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access

TO REGISTER VISIT: https://bit.ly/2B6BXvA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.



Research Ethics Seminar Series: Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Research: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) | 26- 28 October 2022

Thu, Oct 6, 2022

The seminar will be exciting and informative for both Research Ethics Committee members and researchers. National and international speakers will discuss current and pertinent topics related to Data Science and Ethics. Delegates are responsible for their own flight and accommodation arrangements. Please note that accommodation in Cape Town is limited during October 2022 due to multiple concurrent events, so please book early.

More information: http://blogs.sun.ac.za/aresa/

Programme: https://blogs.sun.ac.za/aresa/files/2022/09/Research-Ethics-seminar-flyer-26-28-October-2022-updatedpdf.pdf