I've never heard of it but agree you shoudl be very cautious.  You might check
with the NIH Fogarty Center - they should know all such international
organizations.

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>Has anyone dealt with an organization called The World Laboratory? They
>have a scholarship program for young scientists from developing
>countries to work with scientists in developed countries. One of our
>faculty members has been approached to host a young scientist.
>
>Several conditions raised my eyebrows, and I'm wondering if anyone else
>has solved this problem, or if it is a scam, or what.
>
>World Lab clearly states that the funding relationship is with the
>student and instructor, and not with the host school. They say they
>"will not establish a relationship with the hosting establishment or
>abide by its administrative rules." Payments are to be made into an
>"account established by the instructor." They say a University account
>is acceptable, but I can't see how we'd set up a sponsored project
>account if they won't enter into an agreement with us. The PI,
>naturally, isn't about to use his personal bank account.
>
>How would you handle this?
>
>-Marcia
>
>Marcia Landen
>Director, Awards Coordination
>Sponsored Research Services
>Bryan Hall, Room 108
>Indiana University
>107 S. Indiana Ave.
>Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
>812-855-0899 (voice)
>812-855-9943 (fax)
>
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