In the past, we have issued calls for breakout session proposals. The selection process for these sessions has historically been managed by the COR-NTD secretariat and donors, with the aim of generating a diverse pool of strong sessions that represent the disease and subject matter interests of the coalition. In an effort to be more transparent and inclusive, this year we are issuing a call for those who would like to apply to be on the selection committee. 

Topics for breakout sessions will be solicited from the community via a call for proposals. This call will be launched early April on the COR-NTD website: cor-ntd.org. Successful breakout proposals will be focused on research topics of interest to the global NTD community and designed to move the operational research agenda forward. 

Reviewers will be asked to review approximately 4-6 breakout session proposals, anticipated to take no more than 4 hours in early May. Additionally, reviewers will be asked to  gather virtually for two hours in late May to discuss the break sessions and compare their reviews. 

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this brief application by March 31. Selections will be made early April.

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