Fully Funded USAID
Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows Programme for University Faculty 2024
The Demographic and
Health Surveys (DHS) Program is excited to announce the commencement of the
application process for the 2024 DHS Fellows Program. This esteemed program,
generously funded by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID), is strategically crafted to enhance the analytical capabilities of
nations in utilizing Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows Program data for
extensive research and analysis. Through this initiative, the DHS Program aims
to bolster countries’ capacities to delve deeper into the wealth of data it
provides.
The DHS Fellows Program
offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals and institutions to access
the necessary resources and support to strengthen their data analysis skills,
ultimately contributing to more informed decision-making processes in the field
of public health and beyond. It stands as a testament to the commitment of
USAID and the DHS Program to empower countries with the knowledge and expertise
needed to harness the potential of demographic and health data for their
development agendas.
This initiative fosters
collaboration and knowledge sharing, ensuring that countries can effectively
leverage Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows data to address pressing health
and demographic challenges. By nurturing a community of skilled fellows, the
Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows Program continues to make a significant
impact on global public health efforts. It reinforces the belief that
data-driven insights are pivotal in advancing the health and well-being of
communities around the world.
The primary objectives of
the program are:
· To
teach Fellows to analyze and conduct research with Demographic and Health
Surveys Fellows Program data.
· To
strengthen skills that Fellows will use to integrate Demographic and Health
Surveys Fellows Program data into their teaching.
· To
increase the ability of Fellows to strengthen the capacity of others to use DHS
Program data at their home universities.
· The
2024 Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows Fellows Program will be a hybrid
delivery with virtual elements and two in-person workshops.
Requirements For The
Fully Funded USAID Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows Programme
·
Applications are accepted from faculty
members at universities in:
Bangladesh,
Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Jordan,
Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Papua New Guinea,
Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
·
All team members must be based full-time
at the home university. Applications must be from teams comprised of two
members from the same university who teach and/or conduct research in
demography, public health, economics, sociology, or other social sciences. Note
this is a change from previous years where teams were comprised of three
members.
·
Individuals who have already participated
in a data analysis workshop conducted by The Demographic and Health Surveys
Fellows Program are not eligible, although individuals who have only
participated in a Service Provision Assessment (SPA) or Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) workshop facilitated by The Demographic and Health Surveys
Fellows Program are still eligible to apply.
·
Teams must include one senior faculty
member. Both team members must be available to attend two in-person workshops
organized by The Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows Program (see
anticipated timeline below).
·
In addition, all participants must
complete the Demographic and Health Surveys Fellows Dataset User course online
before attending the first workshop. This course will take approximately 1-2
days to complete depending on skill level. The most recent statistical software
package Stata will be provided for use during the training.
·
Benefits
·
Selection of Fellows will be primarily
based on the merits of their research proposal and on the applicants’ potential
for strengthening the capacity of their home university to use Demographic and
Health Surveys Fellows Program data. Additional factors considered will be
gender balance and previous experience in data use and statistical analysis.
·
Each fellow will be awarded a $3,000
honorarium to cover research expenses, travel expenses, and other incidentals
which will be paid in installments based upon satisfactory completion of the
deliverables. Non-participation in trainings or incomplete submissions will be
deducted from this payment.
·
The DHS Program will cover economy airfare
from the home institution, lodging with breakfast and lunch only, for each
fellow to attend both workshops. Each fellow will be responsible for obtaining
a visa to the country where the workshop will be determined after the selection
process and all other costs is expected to be covered by the honorarium.
TImeline
|
November 12, 2023 |
Applications are due |
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Mid-end December, 2023 |
Selected candidates are notified |
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February 1, 2024 |
Fellows complete the Dataset Users Course and submit their
certificates |
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*Feb 28-March 7, 2024 |
First workshop to prepare Fellows to use DHS Program datasets, refine
research questions, and begin data analysis |
|
March 25, 2024 |
Fellows submit interim drafts of their papers |
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April 8, 2024 |
Fellows submit first report on capacity-strengthening activities |
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*May 8 – May 14, 2024 |
Second workshop for Fellows to finalize their papers |
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June 3, 2024 |
Fellows submit final papers and respond to reviews and edits throughout
the publication process. Fellows also submit their policy-oriented
presentation |
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August 5, 2024 |
Fellows submit second report on capacity-strengthening activities and
revised policy-oriented presentation |
|
September 9, 2024 |
Fellows submit proof that the working paper was submitted to a
peer-reviewed journal |
These are the anticipated
dates for the in-person workshops but they will need to be confirmed by end of
January 2024.
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