Research Methodology Training Course in the Field of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria 15th to 26th August, 2005 Johannesburg, South Africa The Graduate School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand is delighted to announce a Research Methodol- ogy Training Course in the Field of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. This research training course is designed to prepare researchers and postgraduate students with requisite knowledge for formulat- ing sound projects to meet the requirements of postgraduate training of the University of the Witwatersrand and other uni- versities ON OFFER: A selection of one or more of the following topics will be covered in the final programme depending on partici- pants’ needs and interests: * Principles of problem identification and selection of a research topic * Requirements for enrolment into masters and PhD training programmes * Steps in proposal development i.e. formulation of object- tives, study design, sampling, budgeting etc. * Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Analysis * Introduction to Ethics in Health Research * Writing Scientific Papers, Theses and Reports * Navigating Cyberspace: using e-books and journals * A review of pertinent research techniques and methodolo- gies * Case studies in implementing research proposals in the field of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria * Supervised individual research protocols to meet expecta- tions of assessor groups * Sources of funding for research proposals in the field of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria * Presentation of protocols to a panel of experienced super- visors and assessors of postgraduate research proposals * Field site visits to selected research entities and dis- cussion with prospective supervisors and collaborators * Networking with other postgraduate students and research- ers in SADC Region FEES: Tuition fees to participate in the RMTC are ZAR 5,000. Participants are responsible for their travel costs to the venue in Johannesburg, accommodation and board expenses and per diems. Prospective applicants should apply to WHO, UNDP, EU, UNAIDS, SIDA, CDC, etc. National AIDS Councils and Ministries of Health which have funded such programmes in the past. The organizers have secured a limited number of fellowships from the Belgium Technical Co-operation for eligible postgraduate students and researchers from the SADC region. Each application should in- clude a clearly articulated motivation that indicates that the applicant would benefit from the training. TEACHING METHODOLOGY: The Research Methodology Training Course (RMTC) is planned for 25 researchers and trainees intending to embark on postgraduate studies in the field of HIV/AIDS, tuber- culosis and malaria. Teaching will be done by experienced local and regional facilitators from the SADC region that will be re- sponsible for the course material. The final programme will be based on the needs of the participants who are expected to take responsibility for their own learning by doing. There will be minimal didactic teaching. LIMITED REGISTRATION: 25 places are available and these will be allocated to eligible participants on a first-come-first-served basis. The courses are being advertised far and wide, so hurry and get your registration forms in NOW! Apply directly, preferably by fax or e-mail, with a short de- scription (1 page) of your current professional qualifications and motivation to participate to: Mrs Alison Mclean Tel: +27-11-717-2075 Fax: +27-11-717-2119 mailto:mcleanam@health.wits.ac.za -- Application Form University of the Witwatersrand Graduate School Faculty of Health Sciences Please fill this form and return it with a one page motivation for wanting to participate and before closing date. I would like to apply for a vacancy in the training course on Research Methods Training Course (RMTC):- [ ] 15th – 26th AUGUST 2005 (by 15th July 2005) Name: Position: School/Department: Mailing Address: Phone: Fax: Cell phone: Email: Requesting Sponsorship: Yes [ ] No [ ] Have own Sponsorship: Name of Sponsor: I currently have a fully fledged proposal that I am looking for funding to implement: Yes [ ] No [ ]