Course date: 3-7 Sept 2018 **application deadline 15 June**
Location: KEMRI, Kenya
A week long course targeted at PhD students and early postdocs who have strong interest in the interaction between the immune system and pathogens, and how this underlies the pathogenesis of a wide range of infectious and non-communicable disease. The course consists of intensive learning sessions and symposia on the most recent adavances in the immunology and parasitology of malaria, HIV, TB and helminths delivered by some of the leading researchers in the field. Participants will also benefit from grant writing and creers sessions run by scientist who have a strong track record in obtaining research grant.
Eligibility: PhD Students and junior post-docs (within 5 years of PhD) working in either Universities or research institutes in Eastern Africa including South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Uganda, Congo, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya. Limited slots are available for self-funded participants from other parts of the world.
Course Bursary: the course is free. Participants from Africa will receive a bursary to cover flights from within Africa, accommodation and meals. Participants from other parts of the world will not be eligible for a bursary and will have to meet the full cost of attendance. If selected to attend the course, flights (from within Africa) accommodation and meals will be covered for each student.
To find out more about this course, and how to apply, visit the course website.
