Run a Local Version of the Introduction to Biosecurity Course - Apply by 27th March

The Introduction to Biosecurity course is looking for people to run local versions of the course. 
 

What is a Local Version?

The Introduction to Biosecurity course is a 4-week facilitated course, where each week includes approximately 1.5 hours of readings followed by a 1.5-hour facilitated discussion session. You can find the syllabus here, and the session plans for the discussion sessions here. 

A local version involves running a version of this course either runs in person, or online with a specific country or regional focus. This can therefore also be catered more to the regional context (note: you will be expected to find some resources, e.g. readings or videos, for this).

Key Details

• Course start dates: late April or early-mid May 2026 (state availability when applying)
• Format: 4-week facilitated course with 1.5 hour weekly discussion sessions
• Scale: 10-30 participant spaces, with up to 10 spaces per facilitated group
• Funding: £660 default, +extra if a local version has multiple facilitated groups

Specific Case: Interested in Starting a Biosecurity Group?

We think running a local version of the Introduction to Biosecurity course is a good way to get a biosecurity group started. It gives you 4-weeks (default) of scheduled activities, gives group members an overview of biosecurity as a whole, and facilitates connections being built up between group members. 

If you are interested in this, mention this in your application. Support is available after the end of the course period to help newly started biosecurity groups continue. 

Apply Now

Apply here! 

You can find more information for applicants here. Applications close 27th March 2026 end of day Anywhere on Earth. 

If you have any questions, reach out at [email protected]