How to Become a Host
The recruitment period for the next Cohort of CBFP Fellows and Hosts has launched. This fellowship is designed to strengthen biosafety and biosecurity capabilities by supporting mid-career scientists in advancing their technical skills, developing professionally, and fostering international collaboration through impactful fellowship projects.
CBFP will pair fellows from partner countries with host institutions, based on the alignment of the fellow’s needs and interests with the capabilities and expertise of the host institution, to conduct fellowships for up to six months. The fellowship focus areas include, high-threat pathogens, biosafety and biosecurity of infectious disease diagnostics, and strengthening capabilities to detect, characterize, mitigate, and report on high-threat pathogens.
Host institutions play a crucial role in this initiative by providing mentorship, resources, and a conducive environment for the fellows to achieve their goals. We appreciate your consideration in becoming part of this collaborative effort. We look forward to reviewing your application and working together to advance international threat reduction capacity building.
Host Expectations
As a host, you are expected to:
- Collaborate with the Fellow(s) to develop a comprehensive project plan outlining activities and objectives to be achieved during the fellowship.
- Attend an in-person Closeout Meeting alongside all Fellows and Host Representatives at the end of the fellowship.
- Provide a supportive and collaborative environment for the Fellow(s).
- Ensure access to necessary laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Facilitate the Fellows’ integration into your institution’s community.
- Comply with all relevant ethical and regulatory standards.
How to Apply
- Fill out all sections of the application form. Fields with an *(asterisk) are required; if a required field does not apply to your institution, please enter “Not applicable.”
- Provide detailed and accurate information to facilitate the assessment process.
- Attach any required documents.
- Submit the completed application form by the specified deadline on the application.
Funding and Support
- Host institutions are not expected to provide financial support to CBFP Fellows.
- CBFP will manage all the fellows’ logistical, visa, and administrative needs, including covering all associated costs, including travel, accommodation, and stipends for the fellows.
- A stipend will be provided to cover project-related expenses (e.g., laboratory supplies and consumables, training/workshops/courses fees, manuscript/publication page charges, and host institution overhead expenses / indirect costs.