CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR VISITING RESEARCHERS IN 2011
Write a book, articles, an essay or your PhD thesis in a peaceful environment on the shore of the Lake of Geneva in 2011
Have the opportunity to meet other researchers from different disciplines and countries
Have the opportunity to meet experts from numerous International Organizations & Non Governmental Organizations based in Geneva (WHO, WTO, WIPO, UNHCR, ILO, WMA, ICRC, …)
THE BROCHER RESIDENCIES
The Brocher Foundation residencies last between one and six months. They give researchers the opportunity to work at the Brocher Centre on projects on the ethical, legal and social implications for humankind of recent medical research and new technologies. In 2011 the Brocher Centre will host up to ten researchers at any one time.
The Brocher Foundation offers to successful applicants an accommodation in the Villa Brocher, an office with all working facilities and a dinner with the other guests every evening. It also covers a plane or train ticket in economy class to Geneva (round trip) up to a maximum amount (cf “Statute for visiting researchers” available on www.brocher.ch).
“Junior” visiting researchers can apply for a scholarship in order to cover their local expenses in Geneva. This scholarship amounts to 33 Swiss francs a day (per diem). To be eligible, the applicant should be a PhD student or should have obtained his PhD degree in 2006 or later and should not perceive any other income during the time spent at the Foundation. Developing a research project involving cooperation with a Swiss university, an European university, a non-governmental organization or an international organization will be considered as an advantage. A researcher can apply with one or two other researchers to work on a collaborative project together.
TOPICS FOR THE YEAR 2011
Ethical, Legal & Social Implications of recent medical research and new medical technologies :
Among the following disciplines
Bioethics, Health Anthropology, Health Economics, Health Governance, Health Law, Health Philosophy, Health Psychology, Health Sociology, Medical Ethics , History of medicine
Ethical, Legal & Social Issues on the following topics:
Access to medicines, Biobanks, Biosecurity and Dual Use Dilemma, Clinical Trials and Research on Human Subjects, Genetic testing and screening, Health Care Reform, Nanotechnology, Neglected disease, Pandemic planning Reproduction & Technology, Stem Cells, Transplantation
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the application form available at www.brocher.ch and send it by e-mail to scientificprog@brocher.ch
and
by mail to Fondation Brocher
471 Rte d’Hermance
CP 70
CH - 1248 Hermance
Switzerland
The deadline for submission is the 18th of January 2010
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this call for proposals please visit the Brocher Foundation website www.brocher.ch or contact our staff at scientificprog@brocher.ch.
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Sounds amazing.
Worth it just for the trip to Geneva!
Posted by: kidney function | December 06, 2009 at 11:35 PM