Financing scientific events - 2nd session

Context

ISSPAM aims to synergize and leverage existing strengths in public health on the Aix-Marseille site. Its Research and Training missions are marked by a commitment to two main themes: social and territorial inequalities in health, and methods in public health sciences. ISSPAM's three priority areas of activity are: (i) characterization of population health and sources of vulnerability, (ii) interactions between the healthcare system and populations, and (iii) health mediation actions and practices.

Through its two themes and three priority areas, ISSPAM aims to (i) develop structuring projects acting as project incubators, (ii) disseminate knowledge with spin-offs for decision-making in public health, (iii) federate MSEC players in public health at regional and national level in a research-action/training dynamic, and (iv) assert its thematic specificities at national and international level.

AAP Organization of scientific events and scientific culture

As part of its mission to disseminate and transfer knowledge and skills in Public Health Sciences within the scientific community and to the general public, ISSPAM offers to co-finance the organization of scientific events and scientific culture (symposia, thematic schools, debates, actions aimed at patient associations, the socio-cultural world or the general public, etc.) focusing on ISSPAM's themes and areas of work.

The aim of this call for projects is to have a structuring effect on the site, and to develop its visibility and attractiveness.

Two sessions are organized during the year. By way of indication, the maximum amount awarded by ISSPAM is €1,500.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, the event must take place during the appropriate period (see Calendar section).

Candidate

Any ISSPAM-affiliated staff member who is a member of the scientific event's organizing committee.

Nature of project

The main theme of scientific events must be public health sciences, and more specifically related to ISSPAM's themes and areas of work. They may be aimed at Masters students, PhD students, researchers, patients and the general public.

Scientific events should preferably take place in the South of France. Virtual or hybrid events are also eligible.

Eligible expenses

A detailed budget must be attached to the application. It may be used to cover the cost of renting equipment and venues for the organization of scientific events, food for participants, mission expenses (travel, accommodation, meals), speakers (lecturers).

Co-financing

Co-financing is possible, and even necessary. Other funding sources should be indicated, with details of income received and requested.

Evaluation criteria

Evaluation criteria will focus on :

• Links with ISSPAM themes and priorities
• Relevance of the theme of the scientific event to public health sciences
• Objectives of the scientific event
• Scientific quality of the program (topics covered, speakers)
• Expected audience
• National and/or international scope
• Expected visibility for ISSPAM
• Appropriateness of budget to demand

Particular attention will be paid to applications from a partner university of Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) within the framework of CIVIS, but the call for projects is open to all applications from other universities or institutions.

A scientific committee, made up of members of the Bureau and the Training and Research Steering Committee, with the possible support of external experts, will evaluate and select the projects.

Timetable

This call for proposals comprises two sessions:

• Session 1: The deadline for applications is 16/03/2025 for mobility planned between 01/06/2025 and 31/01/2026.
• Session 2: Deadline for applications is 09/14/2025 for mobility between 01/12/2025 and 07/31/2026.

The application form for this call for projects can be downloaded from the website(https://institut-isspam.univ-amu.fr/fr/appels-a-projet-offres/nos-opportunites) and must be completed and sent electronically to isspam-contact@univ-amu.fr with the subject line [ISSPAM-candidature AAP2025-manifestation-NOM] where NOM should be replaced by your name.

The reply will be sent to the applicant by e-mail within 1 month. In the event of a positive decision, this message will indicate the amount of the grant awarded by ISSPAM.

Terms and conditions

Acknowledgements

It is compulsory for the beneficiary of this funding and his team to mention the financial support of the A*Midex program in all publications and scientific communications related to the funded project: " This work has benefited from a grant from the French government under France 2030, as part of the Initiative d'Excellence d'Aix-Marseille Université - A*MIDEX (AMX-20-IET014). This work received support from the French government under the France 2030 investment plan, as part of the Initiative d'Excellence d'Aix-Marseille Université - A*MIDEX (AMX-20-IET014). It was supported by a grant from the Aix-Marseille Institute of Public Health Sciences - ISSPAM ".

Summary and reports

The recipient of this funding undertakes to submit to ISSPAM, no later than one month after the end date of the project:

• The final program ;
• A summary for the general public, with visuals if possible, to be used for ISSPAM communications;
• An activity report indicating the number of participants, including those from abroad, and their type (students, researchers, socio-economic and cultural world);
• A financial report outlining the use of ISSPAM funding;
• An evaluation of the scientific event by the participants.