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      <title>Global Health Fellows Program &#45; Call for Applications</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Sanford School of Public Policy is delighted to announce the call for applications for the 2010 cohort of Global Health Fellows, who will spend the summer in Geneva in global health policy positions. </p>

<p>Intended to prepare future leaders in global health, the Global Health Fellows Program, part of Duke’s Program on Global Policy and Governance, provides an eight to twelve week internship at one of Geneva’s many intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations. In addition, all Fellows participate in a one-week, intensive course, “Health Policy in a Globalizing World,” co-organized with the World Health Organization and complemented by site visits throughout Geneva.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/geneva/" target="_blank" title="http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/geneva/">Click here</a> here for program details and the application form. Program leaders hope to again receive outstanding applications from graduate schools around the country and abroad. This year&#8217;s application calls for two letters of recommendation, so candidates will want to move quickly to meet the <b>November 30th, 2009 deadline</b>. </p>

<p>For more information, please contact Program Coordinator Patrick Morris. He can be reached by email (geneva@duke.edu) or by phone (919-613-9214).</p>



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      <title>2010 Jonathan Mann Award &#45; Nominations Now Open</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health &amp; Human Rights was established in 1999 to honor Dr. Jonathan Mann and highlight the vital link between health and human rights. The award is bestowed annually to a leading practitioner in health and human rights and comes with a substantial financial reward.</p>

<p>The Global Health Council welcomes nominations of people whose work epitomizes Jonathan Mann&#8217;s life.</p>

<p><b>Deadline</b>: January 15, 2010</p>

<p>View the <a href="http://www.globalhealth.org/conference_2010/view_top.php3?id=997" title="website">website</a> for more information.
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      <title>Roadmap Transformative Research Projects Program (R01)</title>
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Letters of Intent Receipt Date(s): December 22, 2009<br />
Application Due Date(s):&nbsp; January 22, 2010<br />
Earliest Anticipated Start Date(s): September 1, 2010</p>

<p>*The NIH intends to issue solicitations for additional T-R01 awards in future years.</p>

<p><b>Purpose</b>. As part of the NIH Roadmap for Biomedical Research, the NIH invites transformative Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions/organizations proposing groundbreaking, exceptionally innovative, high risk, original and/or unconventional research with the potential to create new scientific paradigms or challenge existing ones. Projects must clearly demonstrate potential to produce a major impact in a broad area of biomedical or behavioral research.&nbsp; Applicants must clearly articulate (1) the fundamental issue to be addressed and its overarching importance to the scientific enterprise, (2) how the studies will either establish new paradigms or challenge existing ones, or how the research will otherwise have a transformative impact,and (3) how the proposed rationale and/or approaches significantly differ from current state of the art.&nbsp; Successful projects will be expected to have a major impact in a broad area of biomedical or behavioral research. Consistent with this highly transformative focus, proposals supported under the Transformative Research Projects program will reflect ideas substantially different from mainstream concepts being pursued in the investigators’ laboratory or elsewhere.&nbsp; Projects in any area of NIH interest that meet the transformative criteria above, including basic, clinical, translational and behavioral studies, are encouraged and will be considered responsive to this FOA. Multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams attacking major issues or large intractable problems in any area of biomedical science are particularly encouraged to apply.</p>

<p><b>Mechanism of Support. </b>This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism.&nbsp; NIH intends to commit $25 million dollars in FY 2010. The number of awards will depend on the size and scope of the most meritorious applications. </p>

<p><b>Budget and Project Period.</b> Budget requests should be commensurate with project needs for up to a five-year project period. There is no budget limit per proposal up to the budget cap for the program as a whole.</p>

<p><b>Number of Applications.</b> Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.&nbsp; No resubmissions are allowed.</p>

<p><b>Research Plan:</b> Limited to only 8 pages and must be self-contained since appendices and updates are not allowed. <br />
&nbsp;  &nbsp; Challenge, Innovation and Impact Statement (up to 200 words): What is the paradigm or problem that will be addressed? If you are testing an unconventional, exceptionally novel hypothesis, how does it challenge the existing paradigm? What is novel or innovative about your perspective and/or approach? Why is testing the hypothesis or solving the problem important for the field and for the NIH scientific enterprise as a whole?<br />
&nbsp;  &nbsp; Rationale (immediately follows Impact Statement; limit for both sections together is one page): What led you to target the hypotheses that will be tested or overturned? What logic and/or rationale were used to develop any new hypotheses to be tested? What is the specific gap in knowledge that will be addressed and how will the outcome of this study dramatically propel the field forward? What innovations in technology or approach will be necessary to attack the problem?&nbsp; How broad is the potential impact in science and/or health? Will the  potential impact be major?<br />
&nbsp;  &nbsp; Approach (limit, six pages): How will you attempt to test the novel paradigm or attack the problem? How does your approach significantly differ from the current state of the art in the field? If it is your methodology that is novel, what is unconventional and exceptionally innovative about your approach? How will your rationale and/or approach overcome existing challenges or barriers in the field?<br />
&nbsp;  &nbsp; Provide enough information for reviewers to determine what you are proposing to do, but do not include a detailed experimental plan. <br />
Appropriateness for the Transformative Research Projects Program &nbsp;   (limit, one-half page): Why is the proposed research uniquely suited to the goals of the Transformative Research Projects Program Initiative, rather than a conventional research grant application? How does the proposed research significantly differ from mainstream science being done in your laboratory or in other laboratories?<br />
&nbsp;  &nbsp; Timeline (limit, one-half page): Provide a timeline for the proposed research indicating points where intermediate objectives will be assessed, the measurable outcomes that will be used to monitor progress, and the timing and process for reaching decisions regarding the course and direction of the continuing research effort. Given the high degree of risk involved in proposals submitted under the Transformative Research Projects program, it is anticipated that investigators will need to continually reassess approaches based on experimental outcomes and potentially alter course to meet project goals. Possible alternative paths that may be followed at critical junctures in the project plan should be described and indicated on the timeline.
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      <title>Call for Abstracts:Implementation Science and Global Health</title>
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<p>·&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Training international implementation science researchers – what are the skills and tools needed to equip researchers for implementation science work?</p>

<p>·&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  The application of implementation science research methods in resource-constrained settings.</p>

<p>·&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Strategies to build and linkages between in-country implementation science researchers with PEPFAR and PMI program implementers to strengthen service delivery and health outcomes.</p>

<p>·&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Working with national and local governments to bridge the research to policy gap.</p>

<p>Please submit abstracts of work that you would like to discuss by January 8, 2010.&nbsp; Please submit your abstracts of Fogarty-funded work in implementation science by filling out <a href="http://globalhealth.duke.edu/announcements/2009/FIC_ISmeeting_Abstract_Submission_Form.doc" title = "this form">this form</a>.&nbsp; Abstracts should be submitted to Ms. Milagros Ruiz at ruizm@mail.nih.gov. </p>

<p>For questions or further information about the conference, please contact Sejal Mistry at mistrys@mail.nih.gov or (410) 375-5517.
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      <title>Applications Available for 2010&#45;11 Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program</title>
  <link>http://globalhealth.duke.edu/news-events/general-announcements/applications-available-for-2010-11-whitaker-international-fellows-and-schol</link>
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<p>The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program makes it possible for emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their own careers within the field. In the first four years of the Whitaker Program, over sixty grants have been awarded to fellows and scholars who conducted projects in sixteen countries worldwide.</p>

<p>For the 2010-11 competition, the Whitaker Program intends to fund approximately fifty high-quality projects. Biomedical engineers can use the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program to go overseas to help further their careers as well as the field of BME. Potential overseas activities could include conducting research at an academic institution, interning at a policy institute, establishing ties between home and host institutions, or pursuing post-doctoral research.</p>

<p>All applicants must be no more than three years from their most recent degree or be currently enrolled, and must have U.S. citizenship or be a permanent legal resident of the U.S.</p>

<p>The Fellows and Scholars Program offers a stipend commensurate with the recipient&#8217;s experience and expected expenses in the host country.</p>

<p>For fellows, the term of the award will be for a maximum of one academic year (as defined by the academic calendar of the host country). For scholars, the term of the award will be as little as one academic semester, or up to two academic years in length (for post-doctoral research fellowships). Scholar awards generally should require a full academic year, but any length of time proposed should be appropriately justified at the time of application.</p>

<p>Award benefits include round-trip international airfare, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and, for fellows, tuition allowance.</p>

<p>Visit the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program Web site for complete program information
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      <title>Call for Abstracts: New Investigators in Global Health</title>
  <link>http://globalhealth.duke.edu/news-events/general-announcements/call-for-abstracts-new-investigators-in-global-health</link>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) program is a competitive abstract submission and selection program designed to highlight exemplary research, policy and advocacy initiatives of new and future leaders in global health, and empower participants with global health advocacy skills.</p>

<p>Selected presenters attend and participate in a full week of activities at the Council&#8217;s Annual International Conference on Global Health.</p>

<p>Students and new professionals are encouraged to submit a NIGH abstract today. </p>

<p>Deadline: <b>December 1, 2009</b></p>

<p>View the <a href"http://www.globalhealth.org/conference_2010/view_top.php3?id=1007" title="website">website</a> for more information.
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      <title>NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes</title>
  <link>http://globalhealth.duke.edu/news-events/general-announcements/nsf-east-asia-and-pacific-summer-institutes</link>
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<p>Awardees will receive the following:</p>

<p>&nbsp;   * $ 5,000 stipend<br />
&nbsp;   * International round-trip airfare to the host location<br />
&nbsp;   * Support for attending a pre-departure orientation in the Washington, D.C. area. Awardees will be reimbursed for the costs of attending the event.<br />
&nbsp;   * Abroad living expenses by foreign co-sponsoring organizations, and an orientation to the science environment and culture(s) of each location</p>

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      <title>Job Opportunity: Education Project Coordinator</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) seeks an Education Project Coordinator to administer selected education and training programs in global health.&nbsp; The position will include a combination of project management and hands-on development of online learning materials.</p>

<p><b>International Global Health Educational Programs </b></p>

<p>DGHI is planning or currently developing educational programs at various international sites, including in China, India, Kenya, Rwanda and Thailand. Various curricular and delivery models will be developed, including programs offered both at Duke and at international sites, classroom-based and distance-based, and for enrolled Duke students as well as for non-Duke students.&nbsp; The position will be responsible for designing and overseeing the Institute’s international educational programs.<br />
&nbsp;  &nbsp;   Program Administration </p>

<p>•	Assist faculty director(s) with administrative aspects of each program<br />
•	Consult with DGHI faculty and staff on status and development of international sites, including potential for linking education with research, and fieldwork for Duke students at international sites<br />
•	Liaise with other Duke schools and institutes with whom educational programs might be developed <br />
•	Collaborate with international partners on educational program development and administration<br />
•	Participate in monitoring and evaluation (of educational programs, student learning, impact, etc.)<br />
•	Provide budget forecasts and tracks expenditures</p>

<p><b>Development of Distance Learning Programs and Materials </b></p>

<p>•	Consult with global health faculty at Duke and at international sites on developing media-rich, online course materials and planning ways to offer education and training programs through online or blended online/face-to-face formats.<br />
•	Oversee development of instructional materials using Moodle or other open source course management system that can integrate recorded and live lectures and presentations, synchronous video or web conferencing, case studies, collaborative projects, and assessment of learning.<br />
•	Convert existing curricula, especially in the Master of Science in Global Health (MSc-GH), into online courses and develop supplemental components such as interactive tutorials, online assessments, multimedia presentations and course evaluation materials.<br />
•	Produce supporting documentation and training materials needed to enable faculty and students to use online courses successfully. <br />
•	Liaise with various units and individuals at Duke (e.g. Office of Information Technology, Center for Instructional Technology) and at international sites to ensure that online learning products are culturally and pedagogically appropriate, reliable, supported, and sustainable.<br />
•	Lead a team of faculty content experts and instructional technology developers and consultants (Moodle, multimedia, web) to ensure timely and successful development of online global health course materials, prioritizing the conversion of selected content in the MSc-GH program for online delivery to international sites.<br />
•	Continuously research and improve course delivery methods and operations with the assistance of faculty and development team members.<br />
•	Test online materials against various software versions and platform requirements. </p>

<p><b>Qualifications</b><br />
The ideal candidate will have a record of innovation and creativity in designing and managing educational projects.<br />
Required<br />
•	Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) and at least three years experience in project management or instructional design, preferably in a university or international setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.&nbsp;  Experience in the global health field and working internationally highly desirable.<br />
•	Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects; excellent time management and project management skills.&nbsp; <br />
•	Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks and use good judgment in meeting project goals. <br />
•	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.<br />
•	Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a cooperative member of a team.<br />
•	Experience using Blackboard or similar courseware, Web authoring tools, multimedia tools and presentation software in designing online courses and curricula.<br />
•	Knowledge of instructional design principles, distance learning methods, web page design and production, visual interface design, multimedia authoring and production of digital audio and video.<br />
•	Experience working with instructors or trainers in the development of courses or other educational materials.<br />
•	Experience developing and delivering online educational materials to an audience with varying levels of technical understanding and from varying cultural and educational backgrounds.&nbsp; <br />
<b>Application</b><br />
Please complete application on-line at <a href="http://www.hr.duke.edu">http://www.hr.duke.edu</a> (requisition # 400353254) and send cover letter, detailed resume, and URL&#8217;s and/or samples of projects exemplifying work relevant to this position to globalhealth@duke.edu, with ‘INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN’ in the subject field.&nbsp; Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.</p>

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      <title>Job Opportunity: Associate in Research</title>
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<p>The Associate in Research position will be responsible for giving support to the DGHI-based North Carolina Health Disparities Fellowship Program and to one or two DGHI faculty with various research projects related to health and nutrition.&nbsp; The position is based in Durham, North Carolina, but will require out-of-state and international travel.</p>

<p><b>Work performed:</b></p>

<p>Coordination of North Carolina Health Disparities Fellowship Program <br />
With support from the NC Health and Wellness Trust fund, DGHI manages a two-year Fellowship program for mid-to senior-level community health professionals in North Carolina. </p>

<p><b>Responsibilities:</b><br />
•	Work independently and with a team to plan, prepare and carry out all fellowship activities and assignments<br />
•	Serve as liaison to Fellowship participants and troubleshoot issues as they arise<br />
•	Serve as primary contact with the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund grant officer<br />
•	Prepare quarterly reports to NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund<br />
•	Coordinate selection of Class 2 of the Fellowship Program<br />
•	Serve as coordinator of DGHI Fellowship team and coordinate all meetings, materials and timelines to ensure successful execution of Fellowship plan<br />
•	Serve as primary contact with Fellowship mentors<br />
•	Work with DGHI staff to process reimbursement for expenses incurred by Fellows, Mentors, and Fellowship Team<br />
•	Serve as on-site coordinator for all in-person Fellowship meetings and distance learning sessions<br />
•	Coordinate all logistics for in-person meetings, including housing, meals, meeting space, materials, etc.</p>

<p><b>Research Support</b></p>

<p>The Associate in Research will be giving support to up to two DGHI faculty members in their respective areas of work including epidemiologic and intervention research focuses on maternal and child nutrition and possible work in Rwanda on strengthening medical education.</p>

<p>The general responsibilities will include:</p>

<p>•	Provide technical support to Institute faculty undertaking research in these areas with support of the Institute (e.g. coordinate domestic and international primary data collection efforts and manage study data).<br />
•	Prepare sections for new research and research training grant applications and supplements, IRB applications and other related materials.<br />
•	Prepare annual progress reports to NIH and other funding agencies on research and research training grants for which DGHI Faculty Members are PI.<br />
•	Prepare sections of journal articles, book chapters and other scientific papers and conduct the necessary literature searches required for their preparation. <br />
•	Effectively summarize reported research findings on priority GH issues, and their applicability to the GH Institute&#8217;s research activities.<br />
•	Write summaries and articles on the research activities of the GH Institute for interested funding agencies and the quarterly Institute newsletter.<br />
•	Supervise research assistants and support staff, as required.</p>

<p><b>Education and experience:</b></p>

<p>•	Master&#8217;s degree in a related discipline (e.g., epidemiology, nutrition, microbiology, sociology, psychology, maternal and child health, and public health) and at least three years of relevant experience; or a doctoral degree in a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.<br />
•	Experience undertaking research projects in global health related areas.&nbsp; Experience in writing grant proposals and quantitative methods are highly desirable.<br />
•	Knowledge of global health.</p>

<p><b>Skills and abilities:</b></p>

<p>•	Strong quantitative and data management skills<br />
•	Strong administrative and organizational skills.<br />
•	Outstanding initiative and ability to work independently and solve problems creatively<br />
•	Excellent ability to set priorities among multiple tasks.<br />
•	Excellent written and oral communication skills.<br />
•	Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet searches.</p>

<p><br />
<b>Application procedure:</b></p>

<p>Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to:</p>

<p>Tammy Sorrell<br />
Administrative Coordinator<br />
Duke Global Health Institute<br />
tammy.sorrell@duke.edu </p>

<p>Please include “ASSOCIATE IN RESEARCH” in subject line.</p>

<p>Duke University is an equal opportunity employer</p>

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      <title>Health Impact Project Call for Proposals Released</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, encourages the use of the health impact assessment (HIA) approach to identify the health consequences of public policies, programs and projects, and help decision-makers make better-informed choices that avoid unintended harm and unexpected costs. We are issuing this call for proposals to demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs and promote their incorporation into local, state, tribal and federal decision-making.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20921" title="More information and how to apply.">More information and how to apply.</a>
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      <title>Duke&#39;s REMEDY Program Seeks to Donate Surplus Medical Supplies</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>REMEDY is a volunteer program at Duke that collects usable surplus medical supplies from the Medical Center for donation to Duke-affiliated global health projects.&nbsp; </p>

<p>Program leaders currently have an abundance of surplus supplies available, including: bandages, syringes, needles, antiseptic solutions, orthopedic, IV,&nbsp; respiratory and urinary supplies, and a variety of other items.&nbsp;  </p>

<p>Any faculty, staff or students who are in need of such items for upcoming overseas trips or projects are encouraged to submit a request form, available on the <a href="http://www.duke.edu/web/remedy/index.html" target="_blank" title="http://www.duke.edu/web/remedy/index.html">REMEDY website</a>.</p>

<p>Questions? Contact John Lohnes at: john.lohnes@duke.edu
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      <title>Request for Nominations: Samuel DuBois Cook Society Awards</title>
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The Samuel DuBois Cook Society invites nominations of individuals from every sector of the Duke Community—staff, faculty, administration, students—undergraduate, graduate or professional.&nbsp; Founded to be an instrument of social engagement and change, the Cook Society seeks to recognize members of the Duke community who, though often unheralded, reflect in their work or in their academic pursuits, the objectives to which Dr. Cook dedicated his professional life—to translate the promise and potential of African Americans into fulfillment and actuality, and to seek to improve relations among persons of all backgrounds.&nbsp; The 2010 Sammie Awards will be presented at the Cook Society Dinner on February 16, 2010.&nbsp; Dinner information will follow at a later date.<br />
 
Nominee:&nbsp; ___________________________________<br />
Email Address  _______________________________  <br />
Day Time Contact Number ______________________ &nbsp; Cell Number  ____________________<br />
Job Title/Area of Study/Work Location _______________________________________<br />
Please provide background information to let us know why you think this person deserves to receive a coveted SAMMIE AWARD. You may attach an additional sheet(s) to this form.&nbsp; We may contact you for additional details regarding this nomination.</p>

<p>Nominator:&nbsp;  ________________________________  <br />
Day Time Contact Number ____________________ &nbsp;   Cell Number  _____________________<br />
Email Address &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  _____________________________ &nbsp;  <br />
Work Location ___________________________________________________________</p>

<p>Please provide contact information for three persons that we may contact to provide additional support for this nomination.<br />
Name &nbsp;  &nbsp;   ___________________________ &nbsp;  Phone/Email ________________________<br />
Name &nbsp;  &nbsp;   ___________________________ &nbsp;  Phone/Email ________________________<br />
Name &nbsp;  &nbsp;   ___________________________ &nbsp;  Phone/Email ________________________</p>

<p>The Cook Society Steering Committee will select the winners, who will be announced in the February 7, 2010 issue of The Chronicle. Winners are required to submit additional biographical information and a photograph for the program book.&nbsp; Submit nominations to laurel.matthes@duke.edu, Box 90012 or fax 919-684-8580. Information 919-684-8222/8228 or <a href="http://www.duke.edu/web/equity">http://www.duke.edu/web/equity</a>
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      <title>Cultural Immersion &amp; ESL Teaching Internship Opportunity in the Philippines</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p><b>Summary:&nbsp; </b>The Hubert-Yeargan Center (HYC), in collaboration with Family to Family, Inc., is offering a summer internship opportunity to provide ESL tutoring service at Mapa School and Farm in Camiguin, Philippines. Mapa is an elementary level boarding school serving students who come from extreme poverty who would otherwise have no access to schooling. Mapa also serves deaf students and students with orthopedic handicaps. The primary focus of this three-month program will be working with teachers at the school to improve their English. The volunteer may also assist with classroom instruction and extracurricular activities (farming, sports, music, etc.).</p>

<p><b>Timeframe:&nbsp; </b>10 weeks. ~May 24-August 16, 2010 to coincide with the Duke academic calendar. The school year at Mapa starts on June 1st.</p>

<p><b>Application Deadline: </b> 5 PM on Monday, November 23, 2009  </p>

<p>For more detailed information about Mapa School, Intern Responsibilities &amp; Expectations, Travel &amp; Safety, Blogs by former Interns, Other Funding Opportunities, and Application &amp; Selection Process, please visit:&nbsp;  <a href="http://www.dukeglobalhealth.org/participants/internships.html">http://www.dukeglobalhealth.org/participants/internships.html</a></p>

<p>Selected candidate(s) are strongly encouraged to apply for funding through Duke Engage/Individual Projects. Read about the Duke Engage Application Process at:&nbsp; <a href="http://dukeengage.duke.edu/">http://dukeengage.duke.edu/</a>&nbsp;  
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      <title>2009 Photoshare Photo Contest</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>Brought to you by Knowledge for Health (K4Health) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (CCP), with sponsorship from HIFA2015 (Healthcare Information For All by 2015), a global campaign administered by the Global Healthcare Information Network. Enter now for a chance to win $1,000 cash prize</p>

<p>Contest Categories* - Best of Show (1st, 2nd, 3rd places) cash prizes selected from Best of Category Winners</p>

<p>&nbsp;   * Healthcare Providers (*Featured Category: HIFA2015 Photography Award)<br />
&nbsp;   * Family Planning and Reproductive Health<br />
&nbsp;   * HIV/AIDS<br />
&nbsp;   * Malaria<br />
&nbsp;   * Environment<br />
&nbsp;   * Agricultural &amp; Economic Development<br />
&nbsp;   * Democracy &amp; Governance<br />
&nbsp;   * Humanitarian Assistance<br />
&nbsp;   * Global Health (open subject)<br />
&nbsp;   * Human Interest (open subject)</p>

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      <title>Duke Center on the Demography of Aging (DCDA) Seeks Research Proposals</title>
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<p>The Duke Center on the Demography of Aging (DCDA)&#8212;a research effort within the Duke Population Research Institute (DuPRI) and an SSRI affiliate&#8212;promotes research into the biological demography and biomedical demography of aging and longevity. This NIA-funded Center is seeking proposals for pilot and/or feasibility projects (small-scale research projects).</p>

<p>Topics of high interest to the Center include:<br />
The impact of early vs. later life events on health and survival in late life.<br />
Do you die from your whole life? Or do you die from yesterday?<br />
Both present circumstance and past history surely play some role. </p>

<p>Research questions include: <br />
How decisive are in-utero vs. early-childhood vs. later-life vs. current conditions on health and survival at older ages? How important is the past vs. the present for: (1) average levels of age-specific morbidity and mortality in a population, (2) the variance within a population, (3) changes over time in the levels, and (4) differences in the levels of age-specific morbidity and mortality among populations?</p>

<p>Biomarkers of aging. Biomarkers of aging include hand grip strength, pulmonary functioning, clinical measurements of various substances in blood, saliva or urine, blood pressure, heart rate variability, weight, height, perceived age<br />
and various other physiological and anthropometric measures of risk factors, exposure and health outcomes. One of the main interests is how a person’s behavior, life conditions and environment get “under the skin” to influence the<br />
person’s health and survival. What, for instance, are the intervening physiological mechanisms that cause some kinds of serious stress, such as that experienced after the death of a spouse, to produce poor health and an elevated<br />
risk of death?</p>

<p>Male-female differences in health and survival (humans). Even in the poorest countries, women outlive men. There is, however, a remarkable discrepancy between the health and survival of males versus females. Generally men are<br />
stronger, report fewer diseases, and have fewer limitations in the activities of daily living at older ages. Nonetheless, female death rates are substantially lower than male rates for all age groups. Various explanations have been proposed that involve biological risks, risks acquired through social roles and behaviors, illness behavior, health reporting behavior, physicians’ diagnostic patterns, and differential health care access, treatment, and use. Gaining a deeper appreciation of male vs. female differences along various dimensions of health is an important research priority.</p>

<p>Male-female differences in health and survival (animals). To the extent that male vs. female differences stem from fundamental biological factors, the differences should also be found in other species. Hence it would be informative for demographers to study other primates, such as baboons or lemurs. More generally, studies of diverse vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish) would shed light on the unity or diversity of sex differentials across the tree of life. Studies of animals can reveal deep conservation of mechanisms and processes across species and can lead to the formulation and testing of general principles that hold for humans as well as other species. </p>

<p>Evolutionary biodemography. Evolutionary theory and demographic theory are deeply intertwined. Fundamental advances in evolutionary theory can follow from demographic concepts, and vice versa. Important new concepts in evolutionary biodemography were proposed by Annette Baudisch in 2008. She argues that two concepts are mixed together in gerontology and that these need to be separated. 1. One is the “pace” of life. Even the longest lived  embers of some species live only days whereas in other species individuals can survive centuries. Similarly in some species growth is completed in a short time whereas for others growth continues for a very long time. Some  species start reproducing quickly whereas others wait for years. The “pace” of life refers to the speed at which the major events of life occur. 2. The other is the “path” of life, i.e., the shape of the age patterns of mortality, fertility and growth. For example, after reproductive maturity, mortality could rise swiftly or slowly, remain roughly constant, or decline for an extended period. These are radically different shapes—but the time scale for any of them could be days…or centuries. The “path” of life depends on a species’ age pattern, not on time scale.</p>

<p>According to the standard view, shorter-lived species show more rapid senescence than longer-lived species. A separation of the two concepts gives a new view. Concerning the pace of life, there are shorter and longer-lived<br />
species. Concerning the path of life, there are more or less senescent species. A rapidly senescent species could be short or long-lived: its key characteristic would be that the length of adult life is short relative to the total length of<br />
life.</p>

<p>The Duke Center on the Demography of Aging intends to support at least 3 small-scale research projects (pilot projects or feasibility studies) this academic year, with NIH/NIA funding ranging from $15,000 to $35,000 per project. Projects are expected to be completed within a two-year period. Applications are not limited to the listed areas of high interest but applications must display innovation that will advance the Center’s research agenda and funding  prospects.</p>

<p>Applicants should be investigators at Duke University and applications will be screened and awarded through competitive peer review. The DuPRI Small-Scale Research Projects Committee will be responsible for the peer-review process and for selecting the winning applications. </p>

<p>Applications may be designed to rapidly pursue a new finding or research opportunity, or to obtain preliminary data that will serve as a basis for a major research grant application. Junior faculty members are particularly encouraged to apply. While postdoctoral fellows cannot serve as Principal Investigators, they may receive support via faculty sponsors. </p>

<p>Instructions for Small-Scale Research Project Applications Investigators will need to prepare an abbreviated NIH-style application, including face page, abstract, budget (direct costs only), budget justification, biosketch, other support, as well as a page devoted exclusively to the project&#8217;s Specific Aims and up to 3 pages of Research Strategy narrative (using 12-point font). The Research Strategy narrative is subdivided into three parts: Significance,&nbsp; Innovation, and Approach. The Approach sub-section needs to include Preliminary Studies information. Additional pages can be attached for Literature Cited and to give brief information about any contractual agreements or consultants.</p>

<p>Please include a cover letter that briefly addresses these questions:<br />
To what degree is the project consistent with the Center’s (DCDA) priorities?<br />
How will the project facilitate future independent funding?<br />
Will the project support the development of new demographers and, if so, how?<br />
Duke University internal applications for human subject and/or animal research approval, if applicable, should be prepared in draft form and attached.</p>

<p>Selection of the applications for NIA/DCDA funding will be based upon scientific merit and program relevance. Applications are due on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 5:00PM. Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, January<br />
13, 2010.</p>

<p>For more information, especially about the NIH forms to use, contact Nancy Vaupel at the Duke Center on the Demography of Aging (DCDA) on 919-681-4993 or email: nvaupel@duke.edu.</p>

<p>Send your application in paper format to:<br />
Nancy Vaupel, DCDA<br />
Bay A-104,<br />
Erwin Square Mill Bldg, Box 90420,<br />
Durham, NC 27708-0420</p>

<p>or email your application as an attachment to: nvaupel@duke.edu</p>

<p>Recipients of a DCDA award will be expected to: <br />
1) Acknowledge the NIA and the Duke Center on the Demography of Aging as supporting and funding your award on all papers and presentations stemming from research conducted with DCDA funding.<br />
2) Comply with all IACUC, IRB and human subject requirements at Duke University. <br />
3) Submit interim reports and/or a final status report on the funded research at 12-month intervals (from the date of NIA approval of funding) to the DuPRI Small-Scale Research Projects Committee.<br />
4) Apply for External Funding within 2 years if the award was to serve as a basis for a major research grant application.<br />
5) Inform the Committee of any additional awards received where research results from the DCDA small scale research project were utilized.</p>

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      <title>Requests for Proposals: Improve Development Effectiveness, Deadline Nov 27</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>3ie will award up to $10 million in research grants to improve development effectiveness<br />
Open Window Round 2 - Deadline: 27 November 2009</p>

<p>To enhance development effectiveness and ultimately improve people’s lives in developing countries, the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for quality impact evaluations. This RFP is the second round under 3ie’s Open Window, which accepts proposals for the impact evaluation of social and economic development interventions in low and middle income countries in any sector. 3ie will award up to US$10 million in grants under this round.</p>

<p>Preference will be given to proposals which:</p>

<p>&nbsp;   * evaluate large scale programs that affect many lives,<br />
&nbsp;   * are done in partnership with an agency implementing the development intervention to be evaluated, and<br />
&nbsp;   * involve developing country researchers and/or evaluators in the investigation.</p>

<p>Examples of studies funded under the first Open Window include:</p>

<p>&nbsp;   * the use of mobile phones to help monitor patients’ compliance to Tuberculosis treatment in Karachi;<br />
&nbsp;   * the distribution of cooking oil to compensate for dowry to delay adolescent marriage in remote parts of Bangladesh;<br />
&nbsp;   * early childhood development centres in Mozambique;<br />
&nbsp;   * a community driven development pilot in post-conflict Sierra Leone; and<br />
&nbsp;   * upgrading of slum-houses in Peru.</p>

<p>Read more on detailed guidelines and how to apply at: <a href="http://www.3ieimpact.org/openwindow">http://www.3ieimpact.org/openwindow</a><br />
Any queries regarding this RFP should be sent to: Arun Virk, Programme Officer at proposals@3ieimpact.org<br />
	
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) works to improve the lives of people in the developing world by supporting the production and use of evidence on what works, when, why and for how much. 3ie is a new initiative that responds to demands for better evidence, and will enhance development effectiveness by promoting better informed policies. 3ie finances high-quality impact evaluations and campaign to inform better program and policy design in developing countries. 
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      <title>Assistant Professor: Cardiovascular Epidemiology</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>Duke University’s Global Health Institute (DGHI) and the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) seek an epidemiologist with expertise in cardiovascular diseases (CVD), preferably in low and middle income settings, to assist with a developing research program in global CVD.&nbsp; DGHI undertakes and coordinates global health education, research, and policy related programs involving many disciplines throughout the university, including the medical center.&nbsp; The DCRI is the world’s largest academic clinical research organization, combining the clinical expertise and academic leadership of a premier teaching hospital with the full-service operational capabilities of a major contract research organization. The candidate will collaborate with investigators in DCRI and DGHI, and have the opportunity to join ongoing projects in India, China, and Kenya.&nbsp; </p>

<p>The position is at the assistant professor level.&nbsp; Departmental appointment and faculty track will be determined once the final candidate is selected.</p>

<p>The successful applicant is expected to develop an externally funded research program and possess a strong interest in teaching and mentoring graduate and professional students. There are numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with many academic units across the university.&nbsp; Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. </p>

<p>A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a one to two page summary of research and teaching plans, relevant papers and publications, and names and contact information for three references should be sent to: Cardiology Epidemiology Search Committee, c/o Tammy Sorrell, tammy.sorrell@duke.edu Box 90519, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708.</p>

<p>Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.</p>

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      <title>Faculty Position, Implementation Research and Program Evaluation</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) seeks a faculty member to conduct research related to effective delivery of health programs in low and middle income countries, including program evaluation and measurement of health systems performance. <br />
The incumbent would have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of Institute members and other faculty at Duke who have expertise and training in multiple disciplines, as well as with experts from large non-governmental organizations based in Research Triangle Park and other nearby locations. The faculty member would be expected to teach a course in this area in the Institute’s MSc-Global Health program. </p>

<p>Candidates should have a doctoral degree in a relevant social sciences discipline or a medical degree with graduate training in the social sciences, experience related to implementation research or evaluation of health systems or programs in low or middle income countries, and a record of peer review scholarship. He/she should be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment. Overseas travel for fieldwork is envisaged. Candidates will be considered for appointment in the research or practice track at an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.</p>

<p>Application letter, including a statement of current and future research interest, a CV, sample publications, and a list of three referees should be sent to: </p>

<p>	Ms. Tammy Sorrell	<br />
	Administrative Coordinator<br />
	Room 230, Trent Hall<br />
	Duke University<br />
	Box 90519<br />
	Durham, NC  27708<br />
	tammy.sorrell@duke.edu</p>

<p>Applications will be considered as they are received. The position will remain open until the candidate is selected. </p>

<p>Duke University is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp; DGHI undertakes and coordinates global health education, research, and policy related programs involving many disciplines throughout the university, including the medical center.</p>

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      <title>Job Opportunity &#45; Research Associate &#45; Program on Global Health and Technology Access</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p><b>Program</b>: Program on Global Health and Technology Access, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University</p>
<p><b>Reports to</b>: Anthony D. So, MD, MPA, Director, Program on Global Health   and Technology Access</p>
<p>This position provides an opportunity to help build the Program on Global Health and Technology Access (GHTA). The Program on Global Health and Technology Access is a program of scholarship, policy convening, and teaching on globalization and health equity, particularly viewed through the lens of innovation and access to health technologies. As part of its work, the Program explores alternative policy models and strategies of R&amp;D that would advance access to essential medicines, especially for those in the developing world; investigates patterns of the ownership and sharing of knowledge to improve innovation of such health technologies; and organizes policy convenings of key stakeholders on these issues. The Program serves as the Strategic Policy Unit of ReAct, a global network committed to combating antibiotic resistance. The Program also oversees two grants from the National Institutes of Health: one on “Building a Technology Trust in Genomics,” which focuses on the collective management of intellectual property rights to better enable innovation and affordable access to technologies and also considers alternative norms of research that would enhance R&amp;D for neglected diseases; and another on the “Political Economy of Tobacco Control in Southeast Asia,” a regional research and capacity building effort that serves to enable those in Southeast Asia to respond more effectively to the challenge of tobacco use for the long term and on their own terms. The Research Associate will be based at Duke University, with the potential for some travel.</p>
<p><b>Major Responsibilities</b>:  </p>
<ul>
  <li>The Research Associate will support Program activities on access to medicines and how the control of knowledge shapes innovation / globalization and health equity, including research on topics such as:
    <ul>
      <li>The innovation of vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics, especially for resourcepoor 
        settings;        </li>
      <li>New approaches for health research and development, such as collaborative 
        research and open science arrangements, and financing and procurement 
        mechanisms; and        </li>
      <li>Intellectual property incentives and disincentives, including humanitarian licensing 
        practices, patent pools, and other strategic ways to manage innovation and 
        intellectual property for the public’s interest.        </li>
    </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Research activities may span both quantitative and qualitative analyses, possibly 
        including such areas as case study interviews, survey development, patent and citation 
        landscaping, social network analysis and research pipeline analysis.        </li>
  <li>The Research Associate will develop strategic policy convenings around innovation and 
    access issues, with responsibilities including setting topics for exploration, working 
    closely with participants to create agendas, activities and objectives, and ensuring the 
    successful execution and follow‐up to such hosted meetings.    </li>
  <li>The Associate will contribute to the various research outputs of the Program, including 
    policy briefs, journal articles, and professional presentations.    </li>
  <li>As needed, oversee and manage research and program assistants (both full‐time 
    employees and part‐time students).    </li>
  <li>Additionally, the Associate will support the Director in other Program activities as 
    needed.    </li>
</ul>
<p><b>Experience and Training</b>:    </p>
<ul>
  <li>PhD, DrPH, MD, or comparable doctoral degree, preferred focus in public health, public 
    policy or other relevant field; or MPH, MPA, or equivalent graduate training in public 
    health, public policy or other relevant field, with equivalent professional experience.    </li>
  <li>Background or demonstrated interest in topics surrounding globalization and health, 
    innovation and access to medicines.    </li>
  <li>Research experience, particularly with quantitative data, and strong writing and policy 
    analytic skills highly preferred.    </li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills and Abilities</b>:    </p>
<ul>
  <li>Prefer experience with data collection and/or analysis for research on innovation and 
    access to health technologies.    </li>
  <li>Outstanding initiative and ability to work independently and solve problems creatively.    </li>
  <li>Highly organized with excellent ability to set priorities among multiple tasks.    </li>
  <li>Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills essential, preferably with a 
    track record of organizing activities and/or managing staff or projects 
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.    </li>
  <li>Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet searches.    </li>
  <li>Project management experience preferred    </li>
</ul>
<p>Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample(s) preferably 
    demonstrating policy analytic skills, and the names of three references to <a href="mailto:ghta@duke.edu">ghta@duke.edu</a>. As 
    we seek to fill this position in the near future, applicants should indicate their interest as soon 
    as possible and their date of availability. If you have any questions regarding the position, 
    please submit them in writing to <a href="mailto:ghta@duke.edu">ghta@duke.edu</a>. <b>Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, but to assure fullest consideration, please apply by November 20</b> <br>
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<p><b>Purpose.</b> Participating Institutes and Centers of the NIH invite applications for R01 awards to support Bioengineering Research Grants (BRGs) for basic and applied multi-disciplinary research that addresses important biological, bioengineering or medical research problems. The BRGs support multi-disciplinary research performed in a single laboratory or by a small number of investigators that applies an integrative, systems approach to develop knowledge and/or methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat disease or to understand health and behavior. A BRG application may propose hypothesis-driven, discovery-driven, developmental, or design-directed research. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of similar scientific scope, Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants, PA-10-010, that encourages applications under the R21 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. 
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      <title>Global Health Essay Contest</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Center for Strategic and International Studies is presenting a Global Health Essay Contest on, &#8220;What is the most important thing the US can do to improve global health over the next 15 years?&#8221;</p>

<p>In 500-800 words, they want to hear what students have to say about fresh, innovative approaches to the important challenges we face in global health. Students at all levels&#8212;from undergraduate to medical and professional students&#8212;are eligible.</p>

<p>The author of the first-place essay will receive a $1,000 scholarship and be published in the Commission&#8217;s final report, while the second-place entrant will receive a $500 scholarship. There will also be $1,000 and $500 prizes for the first and second-place entries by non-students.</p>

<p>Complete details, including contest rules, can be found at:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/essaycontest">http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/essaycontest</a></p>

<p>The Commission aims to focus on practical solutions that maximize efficiency, produce measurable results, and engage the American public. One of the key goals is to gather input from anyone who has expertise or experience working in global health fields, including students. This essay contest is one way to expand the conversation to include the ideas, stories and opinions of people who are passionate about global health issues. </p>

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      <title>Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the Director</title>
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<p><b>Work Performed:</b><br />
Coordinate busy and shifting office calendar including scheduling and coordinating meetings and/or conferences, and attending meetings for purpose of recording, preparing and distributing minutes and reports; </p>

<p>Perform advanced, diversified and confidential secretarial and administrative duties by independently preparing meeting agendas, memos, and correspondence; completing a variety of non-routine assignments; </p>

<p>Assist the Director in the timely management of all communications, both written and via telephone; Screen, prioritize, respond to, or forward Director’s incoming email as well as monitor follow up on all communications;</p>

<p>Maintain liaison with all levels of administration and faculty, including the President, Provost and Chancellor to coordinate and resolve problems and issues relative to academic and administrative matters of an internal and external nature;</p>

<p>Process a considerable amount of information in support of administrative activities; serve as the primary liaison for executive and other senior management personnel;</p>

<p>Receive and initiate extensive, regular outside contacts on behalf of the Director with executives and boards of directors of other companies, regulators, elected representatives, charitable boards, and customers. </p>

<p>Study reports received; check and compare with previous reports and other data and bring to the attention of the Director significant items, changes, errors or omissions; supervise the maintenance of office files keeping correspondence and reports available for reference and ensuring efficient operation of the office.</p>

<p>Supervise and coordinate the work of designated employees reviewing completed work for adherence to instructions and for correctness.</p>

<p>Recommend various personnel actions, including but not limited to, hiring, and performance appraisals.</p>

<p>Coordinate travel arrangements for the Director.</p>

<p>Plan and coordinate visits to the Global Health Institute of distinguished guests, insuring appropriate officials and administrators are notified of visits.</p>

<p>Provide administrative support to the Special Assistant to the Director to be determined and agreed upon by the Director, Assistant and Special Assistant.</p>

<p><b>To apply for this position:</b></p>

<p>Please complete application on-line at <a href="http://www.hr.duke.edu">http://www.hr.duke.edu</a> (requisition # 400350885) and send your resume and cover letter to globalhealth@duke.edu, with ‘ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR’ in the subject field.</p>

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      <title>DGHI now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 class of the MSc&#45;GH program</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI), in collaboration with the Duke Graduate School, is currently accepting applications for the second cohort of the Master of Science in Global Health (MSc-GH) program, which will begin in August 2010.&nbsp; </p>

<p>The interdisciplinary program, which can be completed in 12-24 months, features courses in research methodology, and seminars on global health challenges, bioethics, and health systems in the developing world.&nbsp; Students then select four electives from a variety of departments across Duke University, allowing them to develop their knowledge and skills more fully within four thematic areas – Global Environmental Health, Disease Causation and Prevention, Population Sciences, and Global Health Policy and Management.&nbsp; The didactic component of the program will be supplemented by a fieldwork project at least 10 weeks in duration and a research-based scholarly thesis.</p>

<p>DGHI, which administers the program, offers students advising and extensive programming resources.&nbsp; The small size of the program (approximately 20 will be admitted) allows students to receive individual attention as they work towards their goals.&nbsp; </p>

<p>Additional information about the program can be found here: <a href="http://globalhealth.duke.edu/education/graduate-professional/msc-gh">http://globalhealth.duke.edu/education/graduate-professional/msc-gh</a></p>

<p>More information about the application requirements and process, which is coordinated through the Duke Graduate School, can be found here: <a href="http://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/index.php">http://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/index.php</a>.&nbsp; </p>

<p><b>The deadline for applications is January 30th, 2010</b>.</p>

<p>If you have any questions about the Master of Science in Global Health program at Duke University, or if you know of prospective applicants to our program, please contact DGHI Graduate Programs Coordinator, Sarah Martin, at gh-msc@duke.edu.</p>

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      <title>Development of Medical Countermeasures (therapeutics) for the Treatment of Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) is providing notice that a Request for Proposal (RFP), W9113M-09-R-0008, for the Development of Medical Countermeasures (therapeutics) for the Treatment of Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses (HFV) will be issued on or about 16 October 2009 with an anticipated contract award on or about 30 April 2010. This requirement is a total set aside for small businesses. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, all interested offerors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. CCR registration can be accomplished at the following website: <a href="http://www.ccr.gov">http://www.ccr.gov</a>. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541710 with a size standard of 500 employees. The Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 16.301-3, for an anticipated cost plus incentive type to be awarded, potential offerors must ensure that they have an adequate accounting system, as determined by their cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) office. If you are a small business prime you would be required to comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and 13 CFR 125.6 (known as the 50% rule). Under the 50% rule in the case of a contract for supplies (other than procurement from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the concern shall perform work for at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials. The small business prime contractor must meet this requirement (1) individually, or (2) together with other small business members of a formal joint venture, or (3) together with a small number of small business subcontractors forming an informal joint venture, in which those subcontractors meet the definition of ostensible subcontractor as set forth in 13 CFR 121.103(h)(4). Team members in such formal and informal joint ventures are exempt from affiliation rules under the conditions set forth in 13 CFR 121.103(h)(3). Rules on affiliation and joint ventures are at FAR 19.101, 13 CFR 121.103, 13 CFR 124.513 and 13 CFR 125.6. There is no limit to the number of other team subcontractors or size status of subcontractors.</p>

<p>The Transformational Medical Technical Initiative (TMTI) mission is to protect the Warfighter from bioengineered or newly emergent biological threats by providing a response capability from identification of pathogens through the delivery of medical countermeasures. To support this effort, TMTI anticipates multiple awards for development of therapeutics for the treatment of Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses (HFV). Only those therapeutics that have reached the HFV Class entry criteria are eligible to be considered for these contracts. The HFV Class threshold entry criterion is:</p>

<p>Compound has demonstrated and achieved Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 4 (as defined by the <a href="https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&amp;mode=form&amp;id=f6246b5fa678b0b327ab299902ed2015&amp;tab=core&amp;_cview=0" title="https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&amp;mode=form&amp;id=f6246b5fa678b0b327ab299902ed2015&amp;tab=core&amp;_cview=0">Integrated Medical TRLs</a>). </p>

<p>Achievement of a TRL is predicated on successful completion of all activities listed for that TRL, as well as all previous TRLs. For instance, achieving TRL 4 status indicates that a therapeutic has successfully demonstrated all activities as defined by the Integrated Medical TRL for TRL 1, 2, 3 and 4.</p>

<p>The focus of these contracts is the advanced development and delivery of therapeutics that ideally are broad spectrum and flexible. The base contract effort requires therapeutics meeting or exceeding the HFV Class threshold entry criterion. Ultimately, the proposed therapeutic shall, assuming exercise of all options, undergo the New Drug Application/Biologic License Application (NDA/BLA) process and be delivered as a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and licensed therapeutic. TMTI intends to award up to six (6) HFV therapeutic development contracts. The base award for each of these contracts is intended to be cost plus incentive fee.</p>

<p>The base contract will include all activities required to proceed with development of a HFV therapeutic to complete Phase I Clinical Trials exclusive of those activities required to achieve TRL 4. The specific activities to be conducted will depend on the FDA licensure status of the proposed HFV therapeutic. Offerors proposing a HFV therapeutic meeting the HFV Class threshold entry criterion but that have not been granted FDA permission to continue into Phase I Clinical Trials will conduct activities to support the submission of their IND, any subsequent tests required by the FDA, and Phase I Clinical Trials. Offerors proposing a HFV therapeutic meeting HFV Class threshold entry criterion that have been granted permission to continue into Phase I Clinical Trials will conduct activities associated with Phase I Clinical Trials. The exercise of options will depend on successful completion of the current activities and a favorable evaluation at down-select points, pursuant to a limited competition and stated evaluation criteria, and subject to the Governments paramount right to unilaterally decide not to exercise all options and to discontinue the advanced development of all HFV therapeutics. TMTI intends to pursue schedule incentives for the base CPIF and each of the options exercised.</p>

<p>A TMTI regulatory compliance team may conduct a facility compliance review to verify the accuracy of the offerors affirmations. The regulatory compliance team will provide advance notice of its visit to the offerors facilities. The team shall provide its findings and recommendations to the HFV Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) technical team. The offeror is solely responsible for furnishing the regulatory compliance team the necessary information to demonstrate meeting the qualifications.</p>

<p>Subcontractors may be used. If an offerors approach includes subcontract performance, the offeror shall provide the same qualification information for the subcontractor(s). The government regulatory compliance team may similarly conduct a site visit of the subcontractor(s).</p>

<p>This acquisition is open to participation by foreign firms at both the prime contract and subcontract level, subject to FAR/DFARS Part 25 limitations.</p>

<p>Proposals will be evaluated based on Factors, Subfactors, and Elements representing the Best Value to the Government. Delivery schedules reflecting each phase of the end items development, to include the ultimate delivery of an FDA licensed product, will be proposed by the offerors and will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria associated with a Best Value evaluation. TMTI anticipates delivery of an FDA licensed therapeutic product within 4 to 6 years from an offerors receipt of an FDA IND acceptance, but all proposed delivery schedules will be evaluated. All interested parties can view, download, and print a copy of the solicitation and any resulting amendments when released on or about 16 October 2009, at the following website: <a href="http://www.tmti-cbdefense.org/">http://www.tmti-cbdefense.org/</a> . No paper copies of the RFP will be provided and no mailing list will be maintained because the acquisition will be posted on the above website. Questions or correspondence should be directed by e-mail only to sandra.oconnell@us.army.mil and please reference the RFP number W9113M-09-R-0008. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Only questions received within 14 days of issuance of the RFP will be entertained by the Government.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&amp;mode=form&amp;id=f6a3ee8d0f4e93bcc402442c1e0ce492&amp;tab=core&amp;_cview=0" title="More information">More information</a>.
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      <title>Regulation of Host Response as a Medical Countermeasure Approach</title>
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The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking medical countermeasures that (1) enhance innate and adaptive immunity for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, or (2) attenuate final common pathways of pathogenesis to reduce the severity of disease, in support of the Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative (TMTI) program. The TMTI mission is to protect the Warfighter from potent known, naturally emerging and genetically engineered threats by providing a capability that includes rapid response and the development of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medical countermeasures. High priority organisms include hemorrhagic fever viruses and intracellular bacteria on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Category A and B high priority pathogen list.</p>

<p>Information Sought:</p>

<p>Specifically, the program is interested in the discovery and development of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis that enhance innate and adaptive immunity, effectively priming the immune system to safely respond to unknown, emerging or bioengineered threats. The program is also interested in medical interventions that target host pathways constituting final common pathways of pathogenesis, e.g., attenuation of inflammatory and coagulation cascades to enhance survival. The intended use may be administration as a stand alone or adjunctive therapy. An alternative approach may be the development of supportive therapies to prevent or treat end-organ failure complicating septic shock or vascular endothelial dysfunction, or prevention or treatment of end-organ damage due to diverse etiologies (e.g., trauma, shock, ischemia, radiation; e.g. “shock liver”, myocardial or cerebral infarction). Solutions from domains outside of biodefense related-research (e.g. HIV, cancer, sepsis, and trauma) are encouraged. Approaches may include new discoveries or repurposing of FDA approved treatments or candidates in late development.</p>

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      <title>Request for Information; Centralized Database for Animal Model Development</title>
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<p>The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking the development and population of a searchable shared central database to house data associated with animal model development and evaluation of medical countermeasures in animals, in support of the Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative (TMTI) program. The TMTI mission is to protect the Warfighter from potent known, naturally emerging and genetically engineered threats by providing a capability that includes rapid response and the development and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensure of medical countermeasures. High priority organisms include hemorrhagic fever viruses and intracellular bacteria on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Category A and B high priority pathogen list.</p>

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<p>TMTI and other government agencies are investing significantly in the development of countermeasures against biothreat agents, and the development of animal models to support FDA licensure of these countermeasures under the Animal Rule. However, a centralized database to house data associated with all stages of animal model development and evaluation of medical countermeasures in animals is not currently available as a community resource, which may result in duplication and contradiction of investment.</p>

<p>This RFI seeks the development and population of a searchable shared central database open to government, industry, and academia. The database should facilitate comparison of results between different experiments and laboratories, standardization of procedures and techniques, and meta-analysis of the data to serve as a reference point for evaluating novel pathogens and medical countermeasures. Responses should consider an approach to foster comprehensive data population, ease of use and input and extraction of data, security issues associated with access to the database, and contractual and legal issues associated with intellectual property, maintenance and ownership of the database. Responses should communicate and offer knowledge of both database development and parameters associated with animal models.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&amp;mode=form&amp;id=3702d686279b74e1ffe2b3d8bd861fe8&amp;tab=core&amp;_cview=0&amp;cck=1&amp;au=&amp;ck=" title=" Centralized Database for Animal Model Development">More information</a>.
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      <title>Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Graduate Fellowship</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>This Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies-consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council-is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.</p>

<p><b>Eligibility</b></p>

<p>Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are eligible to apply.</p>

<p>The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the criteria. However, non-U.S. citizens must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding a valid J-1 or F-1 status.</p>

<p><b>Session Dates</b></p>

<p>Winter/Spring: February 3-April 28, 2010<br />
Fall: August 30-November 19, 2010</p>

<p><b>Apply</b></p>

<p>Please visit <a href="http://www.national-academies.org/policyfellows">http://www.national-academies.org/policyfellows</a> for details on criteria, application instructions, and access to the online application and reference forms. Please note the requirement for submission of an online reference from a mentor/adviser.</p>

<p><b>Deadlines</b></p>

<p>The deadline for receipt of application material is November 1 for the winter/spring program and May 1 for the fall program. Candidates may apply to both sessions concurrently.</p>

<p><b>Stipend</b></p>

<p>A stipend grant award of $8,240 will be provided for the 12-week session to offset expenses.</p>

<p><b>Questions</b> should be directed to: _policyfellows@nas.edu_ </p><mailto:policyfellows@nas.edu><p>.</p>

<p>Below is a sampling of comments from alumni about the program&#8217;s impact:</p>

<p>&#8220;This is an important career building opportunity for people interested in the scientific community outside academia. Even if you plan to pursue a traditional academic track, seeing science from a policy perspective is very enlightening. There is something valuable in this experience for first year grad students to recent PhD&#8217;s. Come with an open mind and expect to learn more than you&#8230;imagined.&#8221;</p>

<p>&#8220;This program will open your mind to a world rarely envisioned from the confines of laboratory bench work. I learned an immeasurable amount about the policy and politics behind science and after the fellowship opens your mind, it opens career doors.&#8221;</p>

<p>&#8220;In just weeks in the S&amp;T policy world in DC substantially broadened my perspective on how I can use my engineering background to positively impact our society. I return to graduate school recharged about the value of advanced education, and more confident about my decisions to pursue studies that blend the boundaries of engineering and the humanities. By seeing the connections between your academic field and the public policy arena, you will find many new opportunities for future studies or careers. You will be enriched as a person, as a public citizen, and as a member of an academic community.&#8221;</p>

<p>&#8220;A really great experience for those from the &#8220;soft sciences&#8221; who have an interest in S&amp;T policy or if you&#8217;re trying to figure out what else you might want to do outside of academia. This was a great opportunity to bridge the gap and gain a new understanding and appreciation for how it all works, the people involved, and the profound difference it can make in the end (and all long the way).&#8221;
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      <title>Samuel DuBois Cook Postdoctoral Fellowship</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p>The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Social Sciences (REGSS), an affiliate of the Social Science Research Institute at Duke University, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Samuel DuBois Cook Postdoctoral Fellowship. Cook, a political scientist, was the first black tenured professor at Duke University and served as a member of the Duke University Board of Trustees from 1981-1993 and is now a Trustee Emeritus.</p>

<p>REGSS seeks to provide a context where scholars interested in examining the constructs of race, ethnicity, and gender from an interdisciplinary perspective can engage each other in dialogue and collaboration. Our questions and our methodologies draw on disciplinary backgrounds that include economics, history, political science, psychology, public policy, and sociology. Scholars interested in the study of race, ethnicity, and the intersection of gender with race and ethnicity, are invited to apply for this one-year fellowship. Individuals working in the field of comparative race are also encouraged to apply.&nbsp; Postdoctoral fellows teach one course during the year, present their research at one of the center&#8217;s monthly research colloquia, and devote the rest of their time to research and writing. </p>

<p>Fields:&nbsp;   Applications for study in any social science discipline are welcome. Please specify your home discipline and/or the discipline in which you received your Ph.D. </p>

<p>Stipend:&nbsp; $40,000 per calendar year.&nbsp; Health benefits are available.&nbsp; Some funds are available for research expenses, including conference travel. </p>

<p>Fellowship Period: August 15, 2010 - May 15, 2011. </p>

<p>Eligibility: The primary criterion for selection is evidence of scholarship or scholarly interest in the study of race, ethnicity, or the intersection of gender with race and ethnicity.&nbsp; Applicants must complete all requirements for the doctoral degree by August 2009.&nbsp; Preference will be given to individuals who are within five years of their degree, but more senior applicants will be considered. Preference will also be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.&nbsp; </p>

<p>Application materials: Applicants must submit an application letter (including email address) in which the applicant clearly identifies the area or discipline of proposed research, curriculum vitae, sample publications and/or dissertation chapters, three letters of recommendation, a statement of research plans and a description of the course you prefer to teach. The research statement should be a separate document and not included in a cover letter. If recommendation letters accompany application materials they should be in a sealed envelope. </p>

<p><br />
All materials should be sent to the address below and must be postmarked by Friday, January 15, 2010.&nbsp; Submitted material will not be returned to the applicant. Incomplete applications will not be considered. </p>

<p>REGSS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program <br />
Duke University <br />
Social Science Research Institute <br />
Box 90420 / Erwin Mill <br />
Durham, NC 27708-0420</p>

<p>Telephone (919) 681-4183 <br />
<a href="http://www.ssri.duke.edu/programsandaffiliates/regss.html">http://www.ssri.duke.edu/programsandaffiliates/regss.html</a></p>

<p>Question should be directed to:</p>

<p>Professor Paula D. McClain (pmcclain@duke.edu)<br />
Or<br />
Professor Kerry L. Haynie (klhaynie@duke.edu)</p>

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      <title>American Institute for Maghrib Studies Research Grants</title>
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<p>View more information on types of grants and how to apply <a href="http://aimsnorthafrica.org/fellowships/lstuscitz_grants.cfm?menu=2" title="online">online</a>.
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      <title>Young Leader of Social Change Fellow (Paid Position)</title>
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</p><b><u>ARTICLE: </u></b> <p> The Young Leader of Social Change Fellowship provides an outstanding recent college or public health graduate with an opportunity to engage in high impact front-line global health programs.&nbsp; You will work from our New Haven office that overlooks the Yale campus.</p>

<p>In this full-time paid position, the Fellow will work closely with Unite For Sight’s CEO on global health programming.</p>

<p>Duties and responsibilities include:</p>

<p>&nbsp;   * Be a team member of one of the world&#8217;s leading innovative global health organizations<br />
&nbsp;   * Hands-on experience in contributing to Unite For Sight’s programs (International Eye Care Programs and Global Impact Corps, Chapters and Community Fellows Program, GH/Innovate 2010 - Global Health &amp; Innovation Conference, and Global Health University)<br />
&nbsp;   * Apply organizational and writing skills to the development and implementation of global health initiatives<br />
&nbsp;   * Contribute to cutting-edge programs in development</p>

<p>Qualifications and requirements include:</p>

<p>&nbsp;   * Comprehensive understanding of best practice public health principles<br />
&nbsp;   * Minimum 1-year commitment though longer commitments are preferable<br />
&nbsp;   * Bachelors degree required at start of employment (current college seniors are encouraged to apply)<br />
&nbsp;   * Strong initiative and motivation<br />
&nbsp;   * Passionate interest in global health<br />
&nbsp;   * Ability to work independently<br />
&nbsp;   * Detail-oriented work style<br />
&nbsp;   * Proficient in multi-tasking<br />
&nbsp;   * International experience is a plus<br />
&nbsp;   * Volunteer experience with Unite For Sight is a plus<br />
&nbsp;   * Strong skills in statistical analysis is a plus</p>

<p>Interested applicants should send a resume to the attention of Jennifer Staple-Clark, at JStaple@uniteforsight.org Please clearly indicate that you are applying for the Young Leader of Social Change Fellow position.</p>

<p>View the <a href="http://www.uniteforsight.org/global-health-university/global-health-fellowship" title="website">website</a> for full information.
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