Call for Application Regional Course on Capacity Building in Tropical Disease Implementation Research (IR) Hammamet, Tunisia, October 01–04, 2019 |
DESCRIPTIONImplementation research (IR) is the scientific study of barriers to and methods of promoting the systematic application of research findings in practice, including in public policies. IR explores the challenges that are faced when generalizing research findings "in the real world", such as in the fields of health care. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines it as a form of research which "addresses implementation bottlenecks, identifies optimal approaches for a particular setting, and promotes the uptake of research findings: ultimately, it leads to improved health care and its delivery." (WHO, 2017). COURSE CONTENTThe training will be delivered through lectures, plenary discussion, group discussion and problem analysis through the following modules: · Introduction to IR PARTICIPANTSTarget participants: Up to 20 who are involved in Research activities applied to ‘Infectious Diseases' programs will be selected, including Public Health professionals, researchers, academics, program managers, health administrators etc..from the regional francophone communities: Maghreb and French- speaking Africa. ELIGIBILITY1. Only applicants from WHO-EMR regional francophone communities working in an institution within their region are eligible. 2. Participants are those who are (or will be) involved in Infectious Diseases' programs (IDPs), aiming to improve control of infectious diseases through IR, and recommended by their own institution. Upon selection, applicants have to bring their own IR proposal on IDPs they plan to implement. Health Research proposals are not eligible. APPLICATION REQUIRMENT1/Complete application form (attached) including the description of the proposed research. Please note that the description of proposed research section is important for the final selection of participants and that all proposed project proposals have to be on IR applied to IDPs. 2/Full CV 3/Motivation letter indicating why the applicant is applying for the training and how her/his participation in the course will advance the progression of the proposed project. 4/Recommendation letter certifying the competency of the applicant and how attending this course will help her/him to progress the proposed project. 5/Scanned copy of the first page of the passport (for international participants*) All documents must be complete and have to be sent to: rtc.ipt@pasteur.utm.tn SELECTION CRITERIAParticipants will be selected according to their motivation letter, pertinence of their IR outlines and the provided recommendation letter. SCHOLARSHIPExpenses (except visa fees) for all selected participants will be supported by the organizers. Covered expenses include travel ticket (economic fare), Airport-Venue transfers, accommodation and subsistence for the whole course duration. All other personal costs will not be covered by the organizers. *Important:All selected participants must check before traveling if they need a Visa to enter Tunisia. Participants should obtain (at their own charge) visas to enter TUNISIA, before travelling. In order to let organizers book the airline tickets, facilitate procedures for the entry in Tunisia and accelerate the visa procedure in coordination with the Tunisian Consular Services in their respective country/region, the participants have to fill the visa application file (that will be sent by the organizers upon selection). Deadline of application: July 24, 2019
FOR ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Wafa Kammoun, PhD Project Manager |