Deadline- 26 May 2013
Training workshop is being conducted by TDR for Implementation Research (IR) projects on infectious diseases of poverty . The workshop will be held at Gaborone, Botswana from 7 – 12 July 2013. The mission of this workshop is to implement research in developing countries, and by researchers from ministries of health, global health programmes/development agencies, and academia. For this workshop English language will be the basic requirement.
Aims-
- develop innovative solutions and implementation strategies that respond to health needs of disease endemic countries
- strengthen the capacity of individuals and institutions to conduct research on local priority health issues
- translate innovation, knowledge, solutions and implementation strategies to policy and practice
Documents Required-
The following information and documentation should be provided (use Times New Roman font 12 and 1.5 line spacing)-
- composition and one-page CV of each of the three members of the research team to attend the workshop, including educational and employment history
- a two page (A4) synopsis of the ongoing research project to be discussed during the workshop, including the rationale and expected contribution to policy and practice
- confirmation that funding is available for the project
- an official letter of endorsement and support from the home institution
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applications are expected from health research teams initiating or conducting a funded project to improve the delivery of health interventions or efficiency of health systems.
- The lead applicant must be employed by a national governmental or non-governmental organization in a LMIC with a long-term commitment to public health. Preference will be given to multi-disciplinary teams including researchers, public health personnel and policy-makers.
- The applications must be endorsed by the head of the institution hosting the research project and the applicants must be ready to contribute to continuing IR capacity building in the home country/institution.
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