Funded by the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) and delivered in partnership with the British Council, the Early Career Fellowship scheme will enable three early career researchers from Thailand who have recently completed a research qualification (PhD or equivalent), to complete visiting placements within the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis (GIDA) and the Abdul Latif Jameel Institute for Disease and Emergency Analytics (Jameel institute). Placements will commence in the 2024/25 academic year.

MRC GIDA is an international centre of excellence for research and training in epidemiology, infectious disease modelling, pathogen genomics and health economics. The Jameel Institute focuses on containing health emergencies, strengthening health systems and building partnerships and capacity. Within these remits, the programme seeks to support fellows to collaborate internationally and gain access to new research environments, facilities, and expertise in order to enhance the quality of their research and support translation into economic and societal benefit. Research must be compliant with ODA research aims and have potential for outcomes that promote the sustainable socio-economic development of countries in the cohort.