Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award
Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award is a significant part of the program
that aims at promoting the relations between American and foreign scientists in order to support the development of HIV for the American citizens. The grants within a program make a variety of purchases possible for people who are involved into the chosen sphere. For example, the grants provide the members of the program with a chance to buy necessary materials, equipments, and supplies for the scientific laboratories.
Some people cannot stand the necessity to spend governmental money and monetary reserves on the development of this program. However, these people may not be aware of its benefits.
Purposes of FIRCA
1.Develop communication between American and foreign scientists;
2.Improve the conditions under which medicine is developed nowadays;
3.Increase research capacities;
4.Inform people about the conditions of health care in the country and analyze what steps may be taken to improve the situation;
5.Promote necessary medical purchases.
Spheres and People Involved into the Program
1.Health care system representatives;
2.Technology and science researchers;
3.Direct participants and developers of the program;
4.State and local organizations (except hospitals and educational institutions);
5.Private non-profit organizations (some hospitals get an access to this program);
6.Public non-profit organizations.
Details about the Grant
1.The grant is offered annually.
2.It is about $30-50, 000.
3.Application process is the same for all members.
4.Deadlines are crucial for the participants.
Many people have a number of ideas to share with society and make this life and its conditions better. The members of the FIRCA program have already proved that their work, achievements, and suggestions are worth attention, and it is necessary to work more to be able to ask for more grants and support from the governmental sources.