5th WORKSHOP DOC‐CAREERS II Project “Collaborative Doctoral Education” University of Camerino case involving
an international organisation of the health and development sector:
Dr. Pascal Launois
UNDP/UNICEF/World bank/WHO Special
Programme on Research and Training in Tropical Diseases,TDR partner Dr. Annette Habluetzel
Programme coordinator Dr. Roselyne NzangueTepongning
2011 Doctorate graduate
PhD programme on
Malaria and Human Development in
collaboration with TDR
PhD programme on
Malaria and Human Development
University of Camerino WHO Global Malaria Programme
TDR partner
(UNDP/UNICEF/World bank/WHO Special Programme on Research and Training in Tropical Diseases) Italian Malaria Network Consortium of 10 Italian universities/research institutions
Start 2008
total15 candidates, 6 grad. Financial support at launch Technical support;
mentorship, evaluation and follow up of candidates
Support through hosting candidates for thesis
projects, short term training, acting as facilitators
Problem targeted PhD programme
Focus on the career of the young researcher
Emphasis on societal context of career
This mission is shared with the TDR partner
Mission
To prepare young scientists from malaria endemic areas for fulfilling roles such as project coordinators, managers, science communicators, decision makers and references for the political authorities of their home countries. To build up their capability of inserting malaria research and control within a socio-economical scenario guaranteeing sustainability and contributing to the overall human development.
PhD Programme on
Malaria and
Multi-disciplinary programme
Taking into account future career ambitions
TDR partner mentoring
Smoothen integration of future graduates in home institutions
TDR partner assistance
Main features
Open to candidates with bio-medical as well as social sciences background. Development of thesis research project
including a carrier development plan “Sandwich approach” Performance of thesis project partly in home country institutions
PhD Programme on
Malaria and
Emphasis on broad culture, comprehensive,
professionalizing training Involving facilitators from malaria endemic countries
TDR facilitators
Consciousness raising for own carrier
TDR mentoring
Main features
1/3 of time dedicated to training disciplinary, general and transferable skills. 2 months intense training each year, multidisciplinary workshops on major malaria control strategies Active involvement of PhD trainees in planning of individual and group training activities.
PhD Programme on
Malaria and
PhD faculty including UNICAM and external supervisors
TDR partner
evaluator and mentor
Yearly progress assessment
Evaluation and self-evaluation of progress attained in thesis project and in the acquirement of knowledge/skills
report, presentations, interviews
PhD Programme on
Malaria and
UNDP/UNICEF/World bank/WHO
Special Programme on Research and Training in
Tropical Diseases (TDR)
To foster:
an effective global research
effort on infectious diseases of
poverty in which disease
endemic countries play a pivotal
role
Implementation of Vision
Stewardship
Empowerment
Research on Neglected Priorities 1 2 3 Enhanced access to superior interventions Research leadership in countries where diseases occur Harmonised global research efforts Access Interventions Innovation for:
Partnership with PhD programme on
Malaria and Human Development
An invaluable experience
TDR role
◦ Evaluation and mentoring individual candidates
◦ Support for follow-up when return to home institutions
TDR activities
◦ Support to the individual training development plan
◦ Yearly/Final evaluation (research and training plans)
◦ offer different types of grants at individual and institutional levels to insert the candidates as professionals in their home countries through a continuing professional development scheme (CPD)
Individual entry at all levels of the RCI scheme Foster leadership & research evidence
for public health policies
The TDR Continuing Professional Development
scheme
FELLOWS
Student entry in health research No specific qualification
ASSOCIATE
Conduct research in response to relevant research questions
EXPERIENCED Leading team Capacity building PROFESSIONAL Networking Policy makers LEADER Prioritization Research needs P ublic hea lth Im pac t
Post Doc Training / Re entry Career Development Leadership Doctoral Degree
Knowledge management; Innovation Networks; Vectors, environment & Society; Neglected Tropical Diseases; TB/HIV; Malaria
The TDR different fellowships
Academic Institutions (global) Academia Research projects Academia, Industry, Govt, Dev agencies, Foundations Academia, Industry, Govt, Dev agencies, Foundations
Partnership with PhD programme on
Malaria and Human Development
An invaluable experience
Bring to TDR
◦ Specific expertise, academia depth knowledge of health research priorities
◦ "real life experience" for adapting our programme and facilitate their implementation
TDR offers
◦ Support to gain skill not taught in academia
◦ Expertise in developing partnerships
◦ Networks
ANDI African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation
ISHReCA Initiative to Strengthen Health Research Capacity in Africa Others based on diseases
ACT Asian Collaborative Training Network for Malaria
5th WORKSHOP DOC‐CAREERS II Project “Collaborative Doctoral Education” University of Camerino case involving
an international organisation of the health and development sector:
PhD programme on
Malaria and Human Development in
collaboration with TDR
Dr Roselyne TEPONGNING NZANGUE
PhD holder in Environmental Science and Public Health (Malaria and Human Development Programme)
Yearly intense
disciplinary and skill
training
(TDR workshop
facilitators)
Final evaluation
(TDR external
examinator)
Yearly evaluation
event
(TDR experts)
Experience with the collaborative doctoral
education between Malaria programme and TDR
Yearly evaluation
event
Written report,
oral presentation,
interview
Progress in research project
evaluation and work plan
for next months
Planning of future training
events (transferable skills)
and suggestions: needs,
carrier ambitions and
re-entry perspectives
Yearly intense
disciplinary and skill
training
Workshops, seminars,
lectures, practical
courses
Contact with different
institutions and network of
researchers
Promotion of partnerships in
the international research
community
Critical assessment of the
3 years thesis report
Discussion of the
possibilities of re-entry
grants for career’s
development
Final evaluation
Written thesis, and
discussion
Re-entry opportunities
Facilitation of getting in contact with other partners
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ANDI
African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation
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