> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://incubator.ersilia.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://incubator.ersilia.io/resources/faqs.md).

# FAQs

## 💬 <mark style="color:$primary;">Eligibility</mark> <a href="#most-frequently-asked-questions" id="most-frequently-asked-questions"></a>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Can I apply if I am based outside the WHO African Region?</mark> </summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">Researchers must be affiliated and work from an institution based in the WHO African Region. Participants with multiple affiliations must be able to justify their work from the eligible organisation.</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Can I apply individually?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">We accept applications from individuals when they demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed project. We will nonetheless prioritise applications from research groups.</mark>

<mark style="color:$primary;">Individual applicants must be at least PhD students.</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">I am a master student, can I be a participant?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">Yes, you can. But you have to apply as a part of a team with led by a Senior Researcher (e.g.: the PI of your research group) and that the project is embedded in your studies (e.g.: your master thesis).</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">If my data is not sufficient or does not have the adequate quality, could my eligibility be affected?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">Yes. Before the program begins, data will be requested from participants, and mentors will review its quality. If the data is not considered adequate to proceed, a candidate's participation may be revoked, as stipulated in the Participation & Data Sharing Consent Agreement.</mark>

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## 🧬 <mark style="color:$primary;">Project</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Can projects of drug discovery for non-infectious diseases be selected?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">No, for this first round of the AI Incubator we will select projects of drug discovery for infectious disease research.</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Can I apply with a project that is not my current research?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">No, your project should fall within your existing research program. The Incubator is not designed to open up entirely new avenues of investigation, but to accelerate work already in progress with AI tools.</mark><br>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Can I choose my mentor?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">Actually, the mentors will be the same for all participants, and they will meet individually with each group once every two weeks.</mark>&#x20;

<mark style="color:$primary;">Each group can receive specific support from an expert according to their needs. This will be communicated to the program manager during the coordination meetings, who will be responsible for contacting experts and arranging one-to-one meetings for the team that requests them.</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">What happens after Demo Day?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">After completing the program, participants will have integrated an AI workflow into their research, which they can apply to this and future projects.</mark>&#x20;

<mark style="color:$primary;">In addition, they will have publishable scientific material that they can use for conferences, scientific publications, and to apply for grants and fellowships.</mark>&#x20;

<mark style="color:$primary;">Participants will also become part of a community of peer researchers, which will allow them to stay up to date on new events and programs, and to count on the support of other participants and mentors.</mark><br>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Will I need paid tools for the development of the project?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">No, all the tools and materials used for the development of the program will be open-source. If at any point paid tools were required, this would be as additional, non-core material to the program, and the AI Incubator team would provide the licenses.</mark>

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## 💰 <mark style="color:$primary;">Budget</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Do I need to add a budget for the in-person workshop?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">No, the in-person workshop is covered separately from the fellowship.</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">When applying, do we need to prepare an Approximative Budget for each participant?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">No, this initial budget will just give the selection committee an approximate idea of how participants foresee using the financial support. If selected, you will be required to provide more details about each item listed in the budget.</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Who is the receiver of the grant?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">The grant will be made availabe as a Fellowship to the Lead Applicant, which is in charge of disbursing it as agreed in the approved budget.</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">Can my final expenses differ from those planned in the budget?</mark> </summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">Yes, as long as they are properly justified. Prior approval for deviations of more than 10% from the original budget need to be communicated in advance to the Program Manager. The detailed budget that participants must submit before the start of the program should be as close to actual expenses as possible, but justified adjustments can be accepted (e.g.: a computer part breaks during the Incubator and part of the budget ends up being allocated to that).</mark>

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<summary><mark style="color:$primary;">If a member of our team has to leave the program due to some condition, do we lose our right to participate? Do we still keep the financial support?</mark></summary>

<mark style="color:$primary;">A justified withdrawal from the program by one member does not affect the rest of the team, who can continue to be part of the cohort. The remaining team members would keep the financial support in full. Any necessary adjustments related to the budget and the team's internal organization would be handled case by case with the mentors and the incubator's project manager.</mark>

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If you have any further questions about the Program or the application process, contact <ines@ersilia.io>. We're happy to help. Remember that in September there will be an informative session to answer your questions.
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