Subject: For action: GenEpi-BioTrain - Nomination open for 2-week exchange visits on TUBERCULOSIS (March 2026, RCB Germany)
From: "ECDC Microbiology" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:54:27 +0200

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To:

National Focal Points for Microbiology, Observer

National Focal Points for Tuberculosis

Operational Contact Points for Bioinformatics

Operational Contact Points for Tuberculosis (Microbiology)

ERLTB-Net members

CC:

National Focal Points for Training, ECDC National Correspondents, National 
Coordinators of ECDC Coordinating Competent Bodies

Dear colleagues,

As part of the GenEpi-BioTrain programme wave 5 (Tuberculosis), we are happy 
to offer five spots for a bioinformatician for a 2-week exchange visit. The 
exchange visits will take place from 16 - 27 March 2026 at Research Center 
Borstel (RCB) in Germany.

The exchange visits are targeting bioinformaticians who already have some 
experience with WGS data analysis. Potential candidates should bring their 
own datasets which will be then analysed together with the trainers. In 
addition, they should briefly describe their learning needs and training 
wishes related to TB surveillance.

To apply, potential candidates should complete the following survey by 
providing their contact details, a brief CV, and a paragraph describing 
learning needs and training wishes related to Tuberculosis surveillance. The 
survey also includes inquiries about their current bioinformatics skills. 
Additionally, the National Focal Point for Microbiology (NMFP) should 
provide a short document (Word or PDF) justifying the selection of this 
individual for the training and how the host institute can benefit from 
their participation. The potential candidate can attach this document within 
the survey before submission. NMFPs can nominate up to two candidates per 
country for the exchange visit.

Link: Nomination Two_week_exchange_visit_Tuberculosis 
<https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2weekexchangevisitRCB>

We suggest that National Focal Points for Microbiology take the lead in the 
nomination process and coordinate with the other NFPs.

ECDC will then select candidates that best match the criteria to participate 
in the exchange visit. Please bear in mind, that as there is a limited 
number of participants, nominating individuals does not guarantee their 
participation in the training.

Of note: there will be no costs for training participants or countries, all 
costs for training, per diem, accommodation and travel arrangements will be 
covered.

When selecting nominees, the following should apply:

*	Nominees must currently be employed in the public health sector in one of 
the EU/EEA countries and their work should include tasks to actively apply 
skills acquired as part of the training.
*	Nominees should be selected by the NFPs in an effort to ensure maximum 
impact of the training on the public health sector they serve, taking into 
consideration:

*	their projected period of implementation of skills at the institute
*	possibilities of cascading training nationally
*	direct use of the acquired skills

The deadline for nominations is Friday, 16th January 2026, EOB. We are aware 
that this is a particularly busy period with the holiday season approaching. 
If you encounter any difficulties or anticipate delays in submitting your 
nomination, please let us know in advance so that we can work together to 
find a suitable solution.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us 
at  <mailto:[email-masked]> 
[email-masked].

Best regards,

the ECDC Microbiology & GenEpi-BioTrain teams

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

Gustav III:s boulevard 40, 169 73 Solna, Sweden

Phone +46 (0)8 58 60 10 00

www.ecdc.europa.eu

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