The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) are hosting the 21st IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion, 25 – 29 August, Pattaya, Thailand.
The conference aims to contribute to the development of equity and social justice across the globe by offering a unique platform for dialogue on the best investments for health between participants from various sectors from all over the world.
Jobs and Announcements
21st IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion, 25029 August 2012, Thailand
Abstract submission deadline: 20 December 2012
African Cochrane Indaba: 6-8 May 2013: Cape Town, South Africa
Early registration deadline: 31 January 2013; Late registration deadline: 15 April 2013
The South African Cochrane Centre (SACC) is celebrating its 15th Anniversary. To mark this achievement SACC is inviting all African Cochrane contributors to participate the African Cochrane Indaba entitled ‘Global Evidence, Local Application’. This event will create opportunities for sharing, learning and development. Participants will have a chance to: share experiences in working in evidence-based healthcare; participate in relevant workshops and capacity development events to promote on-going learning related to Cochrane Review production and dissemination; and engage in rigorous discussion about how to ensure the evidence that Cochrane generates is promoted and communicated optimally to healthcare decision-makers. The objectives of the African Cochrane Indaba are: capacity development on methods issues for Cochrane reviews; sharing best practices regarding dissemination of evidence; deciphering and using the evidence; and sharing experiences and networking.
Awards and grants for researchers in sub-Saharan Africa
Available from 1 November 2012
The Royal Society-DFID Africa Capacity Building Initiative is a programme for scientists in sub-Saharan Africa who want to collaborate on research between themselves and a research institution in the United Kingdom (UK). The overall aim of the scheme is to strengthen the research capacity of universities and research institutions in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting the development of sustainable research networks. The programme consists of two awards and will be delivered in two stages: Scientific Network Awards and Programme Grants. Applicants must be based in one of the eligible sub-Saharan African countries or the UK. Applications will be accepted in these research priority areas: water and sanitation, renewable energy, soil-related research, and value and tenure. The next round of funding opens on 1 November 2012.
Call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships in health policy and systems research
Deadline: 15 October 2012
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and University of the Western Cape (UWC) Schools of Public Health are calling for interested candidates to apply for two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to start in January 2013. The successful candidates will be required to register at UCT or UWC and will join the CHESAI team, where they will be expected to contribute to its work and to facilitate communication and joint learning between UCT and UWC. This collaboration is based on the understanding that Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) is an emerging field within the broader terrain of health research, with conceptual and methodological foundations that require substantial development. The overall aim for CHESAI is, therefore, to contribute to expanding and strengthening the health policy and systems knowledge base in Africa through building an intellectual hub for HPSR in Cape Town, South Africa, creating spaces for engagements between researchers and practitioners, supporting African HSPR capacity development and sharing/disseminating HPSR conceptual and methodological innovation.
Call for applications for the 2013 AFFIRM Fellowship in Public Mental Health
Deadline: 28 September 2012
The Africa Focus on Intervention Research for Mental Health (AFFIRM) is a research and capacity development Hub established in six countries: South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Ethiopia. It aims to investigate strategies for narrowing the treatment gap for mental disorders in sub-Saharan Africa, to build individual and institutional capacity for intervention research in sub-Saharan Africa, to establish a network of collaboration between researchers, NGOs and government agencies, and to collaborate with other regional hubs. In order to meet its aim of building capacity for intervention research, AFFIRM is offering five fellowships to candidates from Hub countries (excluding South Africa) to complete the MPhil in Public Mental Health in the Centre for Public Mental Health in 2013. Only one fellowship will be awarded per country. To be eligible, candidates must come from one of the Hub countries, successfully gain entry to the MPhil in Public Mental Health and undertake a research project that is aligned with the goal of AFFIRM, which is to use task shifting interventions to narrow the treatment gap in sub-Saharan Africa.
Call for nominations for the Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award
Deadline: 16 September 2012
The Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development Aid (Cordaid) is seeking nominations from organisations that show outstanding vision, commitment and leadership in making use of local resources to implement sustainable care and support initiatives for children living with or affected by HIV. Cordaid will award the most outstanding organisation nominated with an award of €10,000 to further strengthen its activities in this field. Organisations that are eligible to be nominated for this year’s award should be active in the above-mentioned field in one of the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Malawi and Uganda.
Does your organisation want to join the Universal Health Care movement?
Action for Global Health: 2012
Healthcare around the world is unaffordable for millions of people. At the same time, states are responsible for delivering universal access to health systems according to their legal commitments to the Right to Health. However, Action for Global Health argues that this is only possible if they develop sustainable health financing mechanisms to support strong and equitable national health systems. To make Universal Health Coverage (UHC) a reality, there is still the need for greater political will both, at national level, to put into practice the reforms needed and, at international level, to promote and revitalise a general consensus towards ‘health for all’, facilitating technical support and additional resources. Making progress towards UHC will accelerate social and economic growth, is fundamental to sustainable development and is fair, argues Action for Global Health. The organisation, which consists of a network of non-governmental organisations, has been working on a common statement for UHC, asking for greater political support and promoting a joint movement for UHC. If your organisation wants to sign on, please contact Action for Global Health.
Funding opportunity: Stars in Global Health, Round 4
Deadline: 5 September 2012
Grand Challenges Canada has announced Round 4 of its Stars in Global Health programme. The current round is open to anyone with a Masters degree or above and whose qualification is less than 10 years old. PhD students can use this funding to finance their projects. Applicants should submit bold ideas in global health to apply for US$100,000 seed grants to test their concepts. The focus could be on science and technology and/or social and business interventions. The definition of global health may be considered as very broad here, hence potential applicants could come from Universities (departments of engineering, law, agriculture and veterinary sciences, food science and nutrition, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, business schools, computer science, arts and science, education, anthropology, sociology) research institutes, for-profit and non-profit organisations etc. A new round will be launched every six months.
Global Maternal Health Conference 2013, January 15-17, 2013, Tanzania
Abstract should be submitted online by 31st September 2012
Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 (GMHC2013) is a technical conference for scientists, researchers, and policy-makers to network, share knowledge, and build on progress toward eradicating preventable maternal mortality and morbidity by improving the quality of maternal health care. The conference is co-sponsored by Management and Development for Health, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and the Maternal Health Task Force at the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA.
IDRC Research Awards
Deadline: September 12, 2012
DRC offers these research awards (formerly known as the IDRC Internship Awards) annually to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing masters or doctoral studies at a recognized university or having completed a master’s or doctoral program at a recognized university. As a research award recipient, you will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic you submitted when competing for the award. During part of the time (often around 50%), you will be trained in research management through hands-on experience with your chosen program. You will be mentored by an IDRC staff member.