Research Methods Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV
Rosebank,
Johannesburg, South Africa
21 July–15 August 2008
Application deadline: 7 March 2008
Course objectives:
- Strengthen the research capabilities of participants to increase
research capacity in the Africa region
- Provide skills in research methodology allowing participants to
initiate research, participate in research, and critically appraise
research findings
- Familiarize participants with the major sexual and reproductive
health and HIV issues affecting the Africa region
- Create a network of alumni to facilitate information exchange and
research collaboration in the Africa region
Minimum qualification for admission is a medical degree or a relevant
honors degree and experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health
and/or HIV and AIDS. A limited number of bursaries are available for
African professionals only; selection is competitive. Additional
information is available on the Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit
Web site or by contacting course coordinator Sandra McIntosh at
smcintosh@rhru.co.za.
Coordinators:
- Reproductive
Health and HIV Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand
- South African Medical Research Council
- Population
Council
Donors:
- World Health Organization
- The Ford Foundation
- The Wellcome Trust
- Government of Belgium
