This is an introductory level course, but participants will gain the maximum benefit from the course if they already have some experience of epidemiology and have already completed some form of introductory course. It will include lectures, computer-based analyses, exercises, discussion sessions, and practical experience in the design of a research proposal. The course will be of interest to epidemiologists, public health professionals, statisticians, and clinicians. The course is free to members of the International Epidemiology Association; non-members will be required to join the IEA before commencing the course. The deadline for sending applications is 30 November 2006.
Jobs and Announcements
IEA international course on epidemiological methods
The International Epidemiological Association (IEA)
Qualitative Research Methods
University of Cape Town School of Public Health and Family Medicine
The nature and role of qualitative research in public health—and the health sciences more broadly—has been, and continues to be, the subject of intense debate. This course provides a practical introduction to qualitative research and addresses these questions both through the development in groups of a detailed qualitative research protocol and through the close examination of published qualitative research in public health. Interested candidates may contact the convener, Christopher Colvin, for more information about the course, costs, credits, etc.
Further details: /newsletter/id/31830
The 2007 Global Development Marketplace
The 2007 Global Development Marketplace (DM2007) is a joint effort between the Development Marketplace team and the World Bank's Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) team. The World Bank is soliciting proposals on "improving results in health, nutrition and population for the poor". It is designed to support "creative, small-scale development projects that deliver results and have the potential to be expanded or scaled up." The deadline for applications is 17 November 2006.
Call for papers: Mobilising partners for social change
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH)
CCPH invites you to share your knowledge, experience and lessons learned with hundreds of colleagues who - like you are passionate about the power of partnerships to transform communities and academe. The deadline for proposal submission is 6 October 2006.
Call for student posters on 'Public health and human rights'
American Public Health Association (APHA) and International Human Rights Committee (IHRC)
The mission of the APHA International Human Rights Committee is to develop research, education, and policy toward eliminating international human rights violations which relate to public health. IHRC seeks abstracts from students in public health or related fields on topics addressing the intersection between health and human rights. Abstracts related to the 2006 Annual Meeting theme "Public Health and Human Rights" are encouraged. Student papers must reflect work, issues, or activities undertaken while in school, either undergraduate or graduate programs. Poster sessions allow participants to view presentations at will and interact with poster session authors. Complete and submit attached form by email (in Word format) or mail no later than October 10, 2006, 5:00pm (ET).
Further details: /newsletter/id/31816
Database of experts on HIV/AIDS
SAfAIDS
SAfAIDS is developing a database of experts on various issues on HIV and AIDS. The experts may be called upon to undertake work on behalf of SAfAIDS from time to time for a fee. Established in 1994, SAfAIDS is a regional HIV/AIDS organisation based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Its goal is to disseminate HIV/AIDS information to promote, inform and support appropriate responses to the epidemic. Interested individuals should submit detailed CVs to SAfAIDS at the email adress below.
Contact: info@safaids.org.zw
Fellowships in International Health
Harvard School of Public Health. Takemi Programme
Possible fields of study for the fellowship include mobilisation, allocation, and management of scarce resources to improve health; and creation of sound strategies for disease control and health promotion. The purpose of the fellowship is to investigate how resources are allocated and used for health purposes and to develop methods for making such policy choices more rational and equitable, especially in developing countries. The duration of fellowship is ten months. The deadline for application is 1 February 2007.
Grants for international AIDS research
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF)
The Medical Research Program seeks to improve the care and treatment of AIDS patients in Africa by supporting clinical research and related capacity-building projects that fill critical gaps. DDCF funds have supported competitive grant programs as well as individual grants. The Duke Foundation gives about 5% of its funding in response to unsolicited applications. Financial provisionsa are up to US$100 000 per year, for duration of two years.
IFPRI Global e-Learning Program
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
IFPRI Global e-Learning Program the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is launching a Global e-Learning Program designed to provide free e-learning opportunities for professionals around the world. The Global e-Learning Program will initially comprise two separate e-learning courses on 'How to Write a Convincing Proposal' and 'How to Communicate Scientific Research'. The methods and materials for both courses were developed by experienced international specialists and were tested extensively in two successful pilot e-learning programmes carried out in 2005. Both courses will be online for four months during 2006. Participants can choose to take either or both of the courses. For further information and registration for the courses, please visit IFPRI at the weblink above.
Impact assessment: How do we know we are making a difference?
The Communication Initiative, 25-26 October 2007
The profile of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has increased together with the need for them to assess the long-term impact of their work. In three fruitful days you will explore the current state of the debate about impact assessment and review current methodologies. This workshop will review the developments in the methodologies for assessing the impact of the types of Social Development work undertaken by NGOs. It will analyse the emergence of Impact Assessment as a separate discipline. It will also explore the areas of overlap between evaluations, and impact assessment which aims to identify the longer-term changes associated with Social Development work.