The International Centres of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMR) program, created in July 2010, established a global network of independent research centers in malaria-endemic settings to provide knowledge, tools, and evidence-based strategies to support researchers working in a variety of settings, especially within governments and healthcare institutions. Research activities are being conducted in the following regions, comprising more than 17 countries and over 50 field sites:
Centres are also working to develop and maintain affiliations with local and regional government agencies and established institutions to coordinate research activities and reach relevant study populations and treatment centres. They use a multidisciplinary approach, offering a diverse set of scientific expertise including basic science, vector research and ecology, epidemiology, and clinical research.