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Description

📢 Imaging 4 All (i4A) – Open Call for Enquiries

Global BioImaging launches the Imaging 4 All (i4A) initiative, funded by the Wellcome Trust, with the aim of boosting scientific imaging research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) through access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and specialized training 🌍🔬.

🎯 Program objective
To provide researchers and scientific infrastructure personnel with access to:

  • Advanced imaging equipment

  • Hands-on classroom training

  • Expert advice on imaging and data management techniques

🧭 F inancing modalities (Tracks).

🔹 Access Track

  • Access to any national or international imaging infrastructure

  • Stays of about 2 weeks

  • Development of tests, experiments or specialized techniques

🔹 Pro Track

  • Advanced job shadowing experience

  • Aimed at personnel with experience in microscopy or infrastructure management.

  • Stays of 3-4 weeks

  • Only in Global BioImaging network infrastructures

🔹 Training Track

  • Hands-on classroom training in:

    • Imaging techniques

    • Data processing and management

    • Management of scientific platforms

  • Not applicable to events organized directly by GBI.

Beneficiaries

👥 Addressed to.

☑️ Researchers of any professional stage
☑️ Technical staff, managers and managers of imaging platforms
☑️ Scientists from LMICs countries
☑️ Research areas such as:

  • Plant and marine biology

  • Microbiology

  • Astrobiology

  • Biomedicine

Infectious diseases, among others

🧪 Fundable activities

The aid can be used for:

  • Access to imaging equipment for experiments

  • Preliminary data collection for research projects

  • Learning new imaging modalities and sample preparation

  • Development of imaging assays with expert support

  • Image data processing and analysis

  • Image platform management training

Dates and deadlines

🗓️ Application Deadline:
December 15, 2025 to February 28, 2026

Budget

💼 All modalities cover:

  • Visas

  • Travel

  • Lodging

  • Access to imaging or training services

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