Meningitis Research Foundation opens 2014 research funding round

International charity Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) has opened its 2014 research grants round, inviting researchers from around the world to submit their applications for funding.

This year, three priority topics have been highlighted. The charity’s Scientific Advisory Panel and Trustees are particularly interested in the following areas:

* Research pertinent to MenB prevention, in particular, research to evaluate implementation of a MenB vaccine with special emphasis on the impact on Neisseria meningitidis epidemiology, developing approaches to understanding the molecular basis of vaccine failures, and non-culture cases;

* The burden of GBS/neonatal meningitis including research that could contribute to the design of control policies;

* Research in Eastern Africa that seeks to improve outcomes by overcoming barriers to health seeking behaviour and improving prevention, recognition, treatment and health systems. We are particularly interested in projects that lead to practical interventions and partnerships.

Chris Head, Chief Executive of Meningitis Research Foundation said: “We believe that research is the key to our vision of a world free from meningitis and septicaemia. Since our launch 25 years ago we have awarded 140 research grants to the value of over £17.5 million. In our 25th year we are pleased to see the vital progress that has been made through our research funding and support. However, we are committed to continuing this into the future and seeing further improvements in the recognition, treatment and ultimate prevention of meningitis and septicaemia around the world.”

Further information about the application process this year can be found in Applying 2014. The deadline for preliminary proposals is Wednesday 10 September 2014.

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