Experience in malaria research is not a prerequisite, but such candidates will be required to explain how they intend to acquire the necessary expertise in working with the malaria-causing parasites as an experimental system. Candidates are generally expected to be at the early to middle assistant professor level or equivalent. Candidates are generally expected to be at the associate professor level or equivalent. Awards are restricted to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. This could include museums, zoos, scientific and educational organizations, colleges, universities, and other organizations that provide experiential programs for middle school and high school students.
Preference is given to programs based outside of schools.
Awards are made to U.S. academic and research institutions. Selections are based on the institution's needs, the nominee's credentials, the program's scope, and the expected benefits. Applications are encouraged from institutions with predominantly minority enrollments or newer campuses and from institutions located in less urban areas.