To ensure a meaningful and effective learning experience, we must limit the number of participants to a maximum of XX people. We strongly encourage you to dedicate time and effort to submit a robust application to increase your chances of being selected.

Participants will be selected by the PVAC Scientific Committee based on the following criteria:

• Educational background – add criteria (TBC) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• Experience in vaccinology – add criteria xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• Decision-making responsibilities in the field of vaccinology – add criteria xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• Expected impact of the course at the personal, institutional, and national levels xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• Country

To complete your registration, please gather the following documents and information:

• Cover Letter: Outline your reasons for participating in PVAC and explain how the course will contribute to your professional development. Discuss the impact you expect the program to have on your career, your institution, and vaccination strategies at national, regional, or global levels. This section is crucial for the selection committee.
  Maximum: Half an A4 page.

• Curriculum and Professional Experience:
  • Brief Prose Summary: Provide a concise summary (up to 300 words) of your most relevant past experiences and current activities in vaccinology.
  • CV: Submit a detailed CV highlighting your current or future responsibilities, especially those related to vaccines or vaccination strategies.
    Maximum: 1 A4 page.
    Note: Ensure that your CV is up-to-date and aligned with the role you are applying for.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Please submit two signed and recent letters of recommendation on official letterhead:
  • One letter from a senior authority at your current institution, confirming that your participation is supported (including the time you will be away for the course) and detailing your present and expected future responsibilities.
  • One letter from an external expert with whom you have collaborated in the past.
    Note: If your institution is recommending more than one applicant, each applicant must submit a separate letter.
    Scan the letters and attach them as PDF files to your application.

• Identity Document:
  Scan and attach a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining. Include your passport number and expiration date. Ensure that the passport’s validity is in line with the course dates. Ik not please ensure that your passport is renewed for the administrative registration of official documents- see below application and registration process

Please find here the template of the application form for your information.

What services are included?

Course participation, accommodation, and travel are covered by a fellowship for participants from LMICs.

For all selected participants who do not have a fellowship/ from LMICS, the following fees apply:

• Registration fees:
  • Participants from academic/governmental institutions & NGOs: xxx (VAT included)
  • Participants from industry and biotech companies: xxx (VAT included)

These fees cover tuition and course materials for the full duration of the course.

• Accommodation Fees: €xxx (VAT included)
  The accommodation fees include food and lodging for the entire course period. Please note that food and lodging are provided as a fixed package and cannot be separated. No reductions can be made for days when accommodation is not used.
• Travel :xxxx

If selected, participants who do not have a fellowship/ from LMICS will be required to pay the following fees to confirm their participation two month before the start date.

• Please note that only complete applications will be reviewed. If you encounter any issues or need assistance for your Application, please email poliocourse@unige.ch
• Deadline for application submission: May 31, 2025.
• If selected, you will receive a confirmation of participation and be asked to complete the administrative registration of official documents. Notification of the selection outcome will be sent by early July 2025.
• Travel Planning: Once administrative registration of official documents is complete you will be contacted for the booking of your travel