Researching Blastocystis infection requires many things – skilled and motivated researchers, access to Blastocystis patients or cultures, specialized equipment and supplies. In many cases, laboratories have all of the required items, but purchasing disposable supplies can be an obstacle.
Because of this, BRF’s board has voted to begin a Blastocystis Supplies Grant Program. Researchers interested in pursuing Blastocystis studies can apply to BRF to have part or all of the cost of their supplies covered by BRF. BRF, at its option, may either reimburse researchers for supplies, or pay suppliers directly to ship supplies to their lab. Researchers interested in pursuing grant opportunities should be associated with a University or research institution in their country, or should have prior peer reviewed publications in the area of Blastocystis or similar microbial research.
For details on the supplies grant program, and an application form, please contact BRF at director@bhomcenter.org.