Call for proposals for visiting researchers 2010
2 March 2009 - 2 March 2009
Switzerland
THE BROCHER STAYS
The Brocher Foundation stays last between one and six months. They give researchers the opportunity to work at the Brocher Centre on projects on the ethical, legal and social implications for humankind of recent medical research and new technologies. The Brocher Center hosts up to six junior and senior researchers at any one time.
The Brocher Foundation offers accommodation in Geneva, an office with all working facilities at the Brocher Centre and a per diem of 65.- Swiss francs (app. 2000.- Swiss francs per month) to successful applicants in order to cover meals and local travels.
A researcher can also apply with one or two other researchers to work on a collaborative project together.
Please note that developing a research project involving cooperation with a Swiss university, an European university, a non-governmental organization or an international organization will be considered an advantage.
TOPICS FOR THE YEAR 2010
- ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) of genetics, including political and economic aspects.
- ELSI of biotechnologies
- ELSI of biomedical engineering
- ELSI of nanomedicine,
- ELSI of biosecurity
- Health law
- Health care economics and public policies
- Media and genetics
- Media and bioethics
- Philosophical aspects of biotechnologies or health care
- Bioart
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the application form available at www.brocher.ch and send it
by e-mail to scientificprog@brocher.ch
and
by mail to Fondation Brocher
471 Rte d’Hermance
CP 70
CH - 1248 Hermance
Switzerland
The deadline for submission is the 2nd of March 2009.
The Brocher Foundation stays last between one and six months. They give researchers the opportunity to work at the Brocher Centre on projects on the ethical, legal and social implications for humankind of recent medical research and new technologies. The Brocher Center hosts up to six junior and senior researchers at any one time.
The Brocher Foundation offers accommodation in Geneva, an office with all working facilities at the Brocher Centre and a per diem of 65.- Swiss francs (app. 2000.- Swiss francs per month) to successful applicants in order to cover meals and local travels.
A researcher can also apply with one or two other researchers to work on a collaborative project together.
Please note that developing a research project involving cooperation with a Swiss university, an European university, a non-governmental organization or an international organization will be considered an advantage.
TOPICS FOR THE YEAR 2010
- ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) of genetics, including political and economic aspects.
- ELSI of biotechnologies
- ELSI of biomedical engineering
- ELSI of nanomedicine,
- ELSI of biosecurity
- Health law
- Health care economics and public policies
- Media and genetics
- Media and bioethics
- Philosophical aspects of biotechnologies or health care
- Bioart
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the application form available at www.brocher.ch and send it
by e-mail to scientificprog@brocher.ch
and
by mail to Fondation Brocher
471 Rte d’Hermance
CP 70
CH - 1248 Hermance
Switzerland
The deadline for submission is the 2nd of March 2009.