*Apologies for cross-posting, please distribute widely. Thank you.* INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH INTERNSHIP FOR HEALTH SYSTEMS RESEARCHERS April 25th - May 28th, 2014 in Kisumu, Kenya Application deadline: December 30th, 2013 FOR INFORMATION & APPLICATION PACKAGE: Edith Akunja [log in to unmask] A unique, intensive training opportunity for researchers to launch their research careers and network internationally! PROGRAM LEADERS AND PRESENTERS: * Dan Kaseje, Professor and Vice- Chancellor, Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya * Nancy Edwards, Professor, School of Nursing and Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada *Other prominent academics and researchers from Eastern and South African regions INTERNSHIP FOCUS: . Health systems research. . Innovative research methods (Mixed methods) . Linking research to policy. . Developing research networks. . Networking with local, national, and international decision-makers. . Working with interdisciplinary teams. . Innovative research capacity building. . Developing programs of research. . Mentorship. Participants will work under the mentorship of local and international facilitators. During the internship, participants will: *Acquire knowledge and skills in health systems research. *Examine multiple intervention programs design and evaluation issues in health systems. *Acquire knowledge and skills essential for competitive grantsmanship. *Acquire knowledge and skills in networking and extend links with local, national, and international decision-makers. *Extend repertoire of cutting edge research designs and approaches in health systems. * Enhance peer review skills *Develop a complete research proposal, programs of research and/or scientific manuscript and paper during work in progress sessions. * Attend the three-day International conference organized by the Great Lakes University of Kisumu with opportunity to present a conference paper. ELIGIBILITY: * Graduate-prepared (minimum completed masters' degree at time of application) in health sciences, public health, community health, epidemiology, or other related disciplines * Focus on Health systems or community health research * Interest in international collaboration * Committed to long-term research engagement and providing tangible benefits to home institution/country PROGRAM FEE . Applicants from within Kisumu: Ksh 80,000 (Includes: lunch, refreshments, all sessions, and course materials) . Local applicants from outside Kisumu (Full Package): Ksh. 140,000 (Includes: accommodation, lunch, dinner, refreshments, airport shuttle, all sessions and course materials) . Other International Countries (Full Package): USD 3,000 (Includes: accommodation, lunch, dinner, refreshments, airport shuttle, all sessions, and course materials. PLEASE NOTE: Travel costs (flights and personal travel) and weekend catering (lunch & dinner) are not included in the program fee. ***************************** Susan Roelofs Fellowship Coordinator - Postdoc fellowship in global health research Evaluation research specialist, REPOPA (Research into Policy to Enhance Physical Activity) www.repopa.eu <http://www.repopa.eu/> Manager, International Initiatives School of Nursing University of Ottawa Room 127 - 1 Stewart St. Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada Email: [log in to unmask] Tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 8438 / Fax: 613-562-5713 Access CANCHID archives at: https://listserv.yorku.ca/archives/canchid.html plus CANCHID subscription management. CANCHID is a joint service of the Canadian Society for International Health < http:www.csih.org > and the Distributed Knowledge Project (York University). Queries to Sam Lanfranco <[log in to unmask]>