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. Annette Habluetzel Programme coordinator Dr. Pascal Launois UNDP/UNICEF/World bank/who Special Programme on Research and Training in Tropical Diseases,TDR partner Dr. Roselyne Nzangue Tepongning 2011 Doctorate graduate
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
PhD Programme on Malaria and Human Development 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. 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
PhD Programme on Malaria and Human Development Main features Open to candidates with bio-medical as well as social sciences background. Multi-disciplinary programme Development of thesis research project including a carrier development plan Sandwich approach Performance of thesis project partly in home country institutions Taking into account future career ambitions TDR partner mentoring Smoothen integration of future graduates in home institutions TDR partner assistance
PhD Programme on Malaria and Human Development 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. Emphasis on broad culture, comprehensive, professionalizing training Involving facilitators from malaria endemic countries TDR facilitators Consciousness raising for own carrier TDR mentoring
PhD Programme on Malaria and Human Development Yearly progress assessment Evaluation and self-evaluation of progress attained in thesis project and in the acquirement of knowledge/skills report, presentations, interviews PhD faculty including UNICAM and external supervisors TDR partner evaluator and mentor
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 1 Stewardship Harmonised global research efforts 2 Empowerment Research leadership in countries where diseases occur Innovation for: Research on Neglected Priorities Interventions Access 3 Enhanced access to superior interventions
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)
The TDR Continuing Professional Development scheme LEADER Prioritization Research needs PROFESSIONAL Networking Policy makers Individual entry at all levels of the RCI scheme EXPERIENCED Leading team Capacity building ASSOCIATE Conduct research in response to relevant research questions Foster leadership & research evidence for public health policies Public health Impact FELLOWS Student entry in health research No specific qualification
The TDR different fellowships Academic Institutions (global) Academia Research projects Academia, Industry, Govt, Dev agencies, Foundations Academia, Industry, Govt, Dev agencies, Foundations Doctoral Degree Post Doc Training / Re entry Career Development Leadership Knowledge management; Innovation Networks; Vectors, environment & Society; Neglected Tropical Diseases; TB/HIV; Malaria
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 Partnership for social sciences for malaria control
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)
Experience with the collaborative doctoral education between Malaria programme and TDR Yearly intense disciplinary and skill training (TDR workshop facilitators) Yearly evaluation event (TDR experts) Final evaluation (TDR external examinator)
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 reentry 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
Final evaluation Written thesis, and discussion Interviews Critical assessment of the 3 years thesis report Discussion of the possibilities of re-entry grants for career s development
Re-entry opportunities Facilitation of getting in contact with other partners ANDI African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation AfroInova, a spin-off between the universities of Camerino, Rome Tor Vergata and Dschang in Cameroon
Social impact Internationalisation of the Malaria PhD programme Multicultural and multidisciplinary research group