Sexuality Policy Watch, a global forum of researchers and activists is hosting a training program focusing on sexuality research with the support of the Ford Foundation.
The program differs from other non-academic capacity-building models in this area, as it will not focus strictly on sexuality theory and research per se, but rather aims at exploring the various linkages and gaps that exist between sexuality theorizing and research in sexuality and social and policy change. The program is designed to examine how theory, research and policy can be connected most effectively in order to contribute to meaningful social change.
The content areas covered by course under the general heading of sexuality and sexual rights will potentially encompass a broad range of topics such as: HIV/AIDS, LGBT rights, laws and policies affecting transgender persons, abortion and contraception, sexuality education, and sex work.
The training program will be held in Rio de Janeiro, during the week of March 18-24, 2013.
Following candidates can apply:
- Students and professionals engaged in sexuality research (broadly defined along the lines drawn above) either in academic settings or advocacy-oriented organizations.
- Preference will be given to applicants from, or developing research in, the Global South.
- Candidates must be fluent in English
Scholarships will be provided to selected participants to cover travel and accommodation costs. But applicants are also expected to seek independent sources of funding to cover the costs of their participation, and to inform us if they have the possibility to access such funds from other sources to cover these costs either totally or partially.
The deadline for submitting applications is December 22th, 2012. For more information, visit this link.
