Options XIII Mini-School FAQ's

The Mini-School is aimed at graduate students and young scientists (Early-Career Researchers – ECRs) who are starting, or are in, the early stages of a career in virology, public health, surveillance, research or product development. ECRs are defined as individuals who have a maximum of 8 years (whole-time equivalent) of professional experience following the completion of their highest academic degree (e.g., PhD, MD, Master of Public Health) or equivalent.

The Mini-School is an intensive day before the start of the Options meeting with presentations to provide participants with a comprehensive scientific grounding in many aspects of influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 ranging from theoretical concepts to basic techniques used in research and surveillance. It supports ECRs to deepen their understanding of respiratory viruses and maximise their experience at the Options meeting.

The learning objectives for the Mini-School can be viewed here.

The Mini-School program can be viewed here and is subject to change. For the latest information, please check back regularly.

Available through the Options XIII Registration site for Student/Trainees only. An additional $35 will be added at registration check-out. Click the Register Now button below or click here.

There will be a limited number of scholarships available to support students to attend the Mini-School. This includes complementary Mini-School registration fee and, where applicable, travel and/or accommodation support.

Priority will be given to ECRs living or working in Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs), as defined by the World Bank (the current list of LMICs can be found here), or ECRs local to Washington DC.

To register your interest in a scholarship for the Mini-School, please complete the form by clicking on the button below, or click here. Expressions of interest will close at midnight on June 30th and you will be required to have registered for the Mini-School by this point.

Further information about scholarships and support will be released shortly. If you would like any further information at this time, please contact us at schools@isrv.global.