About this Course
Overview
Fundamentals of Global Health Research: Planning, Implementation, and Dissemination is designed to train participants in the development and conduct of research globally, with an emphasis on low-resource settings. Topics covered include proposal writing, quantitative and qualitative study designs, designing study instruments, data management, budget and grants management, research ethics and human subjects, manuscript development and presentation skills.
It was created to provide participants anticipating a research-oriented career with the tools they need to develop and design a research study, write a successful proposal, and conduct research independently in an international setting.
*This course was originally titled “Conducting Research Responsibly.”
Format
This online course has video lectures, readings, discussion forums, quizzes, and assignments.
You can participate in this course as an independent participant or as part of a site with 5 or more people. Participating as a site group provides a forum for discussing course concepts and applying them to local context and customs. If you are participating independently, the online discussion boards provide a forum for these types of discussion.
Eligibility
This course is designed for individuals who are preparing for a research-oriented career in global health. It is ideal for professionals in public health, global health, or related fields, as well as early-career researchers aiming to build expertise in international research environments.
Healthcare professionals and policy-makers seeking to expand their research capabilities will also benefit from this training.
Additionally, research coordinators and managers looking to deepen their understanding of global health research are encouraged to apply. While no prior experience in global health research is necessary, participants should have an interest in conducting research in low-resource settings.
Enrollment Fees
You can enroll in this course as part of a registered site group or you can apply as an independent participant.
If part of a site group, your site coordinator will manage your group’s enrollment fee. You may be asked to contribute towards this site fee.
If an independent participant, you will be invoiced based on details and preferences you note in your application. OECD*/LMIC** rates are based on your current location. Invoices are sent soon after the application period is over.
For site groups made up of participants from a high-income country (OECD*), the fee is determined by how many people are in your group. For groups of 16-50 people, the fee is $3500 USD. However, for smaller groups (OECD*), we offer a discounted rate of $300 USD per person.
For site groups made up of participants from a low-middle income country (LMIC**) we further discount the site rate down to $1750 USD for groups of at least 5 people (with a cap of 50 people for this course).
For site groups that may have a mix of both LMIC** and OECD* participants, the fee is based on the LMIC** rate (of $1750 USD) plus $300 USD per OECD* participant. However, if it is more economical, a flat rate of $3500 USD is also an option. Please inquire with us if you have questions about the fees at your site.
| Site Group Enrollment | Shipped Certificate (to site coordinator) | |
|---|---|---|
| OECD* Site Groups | 5-11 people: $300 USD per person | |
| 12-50 people: $3500 USD | ||
| LMIC** Site Groups | 5-50 people: $1750 USD | |
| Independent Enrollment | Emailed Certificate (PDF) | Shipped Certificate |
| Independent (OECD*) | $300 | $400 |
| Independent (LMIC**) | $200 | $300 |
Payment is accepted via Flywire, a program that allows you to pay in your own currency or via wire transfer, Visa, or Mastercard credit cards. You will receive instructions to submit payment once you have been accepted into the course.
Course Dates
This course is typically offered in March or April.
June 2025
Course Offering Dates: 31-Mar-2025 to 15-Jun-2025
Site Registration Dates: 12-Dec-2024 to 12-Jan-2025
Participant Application Dates: 16-Jan-2025 to 18-Feb-2025
2026
Course Offering Dates: TBD
Site Registration Dates: TBD
Participan Application Dates: TBD
Learning Pathways
More information coming soon.
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