------------------------------------------ Source: tdr-scientists@who.ch Multilateral Initiative on Malaria in Africa (MIM) MIM/TDR Task Force on Malaria Research Capability Strengthening in Africa Background Strategic Priorities * Socio-economic and behavioural research associated with malaria health care * Epidemiology of transmission, immune response, morbidity and mor- tality * Evaluation of community-based large scale preventive and therapeu- tic interventions * Health policy, systems and services research * Pathogenesis of se- vere malaria * Vector population, vectorial capacity and insecticide resistance * Drug resistance, chemotherapy, chemoprophylaxis and drug policy Letters of Intent The Task Force will review letters of intent from mid-career African investigators taking into account the potential scientific contribu- tion of the proposed project, relevance to reducing disease burden, technical and operational feasibility, as well as team and capacity building perspectives. Multi-institutional projects involving part- nerships with research groups in developing countries (including Af- rica, South America and Asia) and developed countries are strongly recommended. A limited number of letters will be selected for devel- opment into full proposals to be submitted to the Task Force. Letters of intent should be no longer than 2-3 pages and be submitted to- gether with one page summary of CVs of the Principal Investigators from each participating institution. The following content is suggested * Description and research experience of the institution(s)/research group(s) * Rationale for the study including preliminary work/results/ publi- cations * Scientific and capacity building objectives and potential contribu- tion of the project to malaria control * Outline of the study design, methods to be used and work timetable * Research teams / institutions involved - with individual responsi- bility of each research partner identified * Detailed budget breakdown by collaborating institution (total pro- ject budget US$100K/year max.) * Additional sources of support for the project, either matching funds or in kind support Letters of Intent to be submitted to <mimtdr@who.int> Deadline 15 July 2001. Selection will be announced by 15 September. Deadline for submission of full proposals: 15 November 2001. Additional information: UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases 1211 Geneva Switzerland Fax +41-22-791-4854 mailto:mimtdr@who.int