RESEARCH INTERNSHIP (EXTENDED May 2, 2014)

To apply complete and submit : An Application Form (PDF) | (WORD) and Referees’ form (PDF) | (WORD)

OBJECTIVES:

To help participants develop proposals/programs of research or scientific manuscripts with support from mentors during work in progress sessions
Enable participants to acquire knowledge and skills in health systems research and linking research to policy
Develop skills in multiple intervention programs design and evaluation in health systems.
Enable participants to gain knowledge and skills essential for competitive grantsmanship.
Extend participants’repertoire of cutting edge research designs and approaches in health systems
Provide opportunities to enhance peer review skills
Build research networks and extend links with local, national, and international decision-makers.

Continuing Education Credits

Programme Leaders and Presenters:

Dr. Eulalia Kahwa, Lecturer & Graduate Program Coordinator, The UWI School of Nursing, Mona, University of the West Indies, Jamaica.
Dr. Nancy Edwards, Full Professor, School of Nursing and Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada.
Dr. Donald T. Simeon, Deputy Executive Director, Director of Research, Training and Policy Development, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)
Professor Marvin Reid,Director Tropical Metabolism Research Unit, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Dr. Georgiana Gordon Strachan, Director,Mona Office for Research and Innovation, University of the West Indies,Jamaica
Other Prominent Academics and Researchers

Eligibility

Graduate -prepared (must have completed a graduate degree at least one month prior to the start date of the internship) in nursing, medicine, public health, epidemiology or other health sciences-related disciplines.
Committed to long-term research engagement and providing tangible benefits to home community or institution
Interest in international research collaboration

Registration Fees:

The internship offers the following options:

Full Package: includes lunch and refreshments (on weekdays), programme materials, airport shuttle, transport for site visits, accommodation on University Halls of residence includes kitchen facilities, University library and internet access and welcome dinner.
Half Package: includes lunch and refreshments (on weekdays), programme materials, transport for site visits, University library and internet access and welcome dinner.

Caribbean Region Participants

International Participants

PLEASE NOTE:

All participants are responsible for their own travel and visa arrangements to /from Kingston Jamaica and associated costs.

The UWI School of Nursing, Mona will host the Annual Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference on Thursday, May 29, 2014 - Friday, May 30, 2014. While attendance at the conference is optional, interns are encouraged to submit abstracts for presentation. Conference registration is not included in the internship package. Click here for information on the conference and call for abstracts

Programme Leaders and Presenters:

Dr. Eulalia Kahwa, Lecturer & Graduate Program Coordinator, The UWI School of Nursing, Mona, University of the West Indies, Jamaica.
Dr. Nancy Edwards, Full Professor, School of Nursing and Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada.
Dr. Donald T. Simeon,Deputy Executive Director, Director of Research, Training and Policy Development, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)
Professor Marvin Reid,Director Tropical Metabolism Research Unit, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Dr. Georgiana Gordon Strachan, Director,Mona Office for Research and Innovation, University of the West Indies,Jamaica
Other Prominent Academics and Researchers

For more information: Ms. Janeil Brown janeil.brown02@uwimona.edu.jm