Developing professional training programs to increase capacity for effective global health response to humanitarian emergencies
This FOA supports the implementation of programs and activities targeted at increasing the capacity of humanitarian partners to improve the health of populations affected by humanitarian emergencies and conflict settings.
Its purpose is to increase the number of trained humanitarian professionals, through the development of didactic and experiential training programs in public health response.
Projects should consider the development, implementation and evaluation of programs that are inexpensive, widely accessible, public health-focused, and innovative in their approaches to maximize their potential impact.
Its purpose is to increase the number of trained humanitarian professionals, through the development of didactic and experiential training programs in public health response.
Projects should consider the development, implementation and evaluation of programs that are inexpensive, widely accessible, public health-focused, and innovative in their approaches to maximize their potential impact.
Related Programs
Complex Humanitarian Emergency and War-Related Injury Public Health Activities
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Who's Eligible
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Additional Information of Eligibility:
The specific emphasis on humanitarian training in health emergencies specified in this grant requires that a successful grantee have substantial global health experience and begin work immediately upon receipt of the award.
CDC/CGH/DGHP/ERRB considers that this can only be accomplished by an institution of higher learning with a school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (http://ceph.org/).
A letter from applicants verifying this accreditation is required.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Cyrus Shahpar, Project Officeriyp3@cdc.gov
Agency Email Description:
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Agency Email:
iyp3@cdc.gov
Date Posted:
2015-04-05
Application Due Date:
2015-06-05
Archive Date:
2015-07-05
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