CEHRA English
Phase 2: In-person Regional Grant Development Workshop
Location: San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
Dates: March 13-17, 2023
Contact e-mail: iai_science@dir.iai.int
Introduction
The region of the Americas needs to strengthen the capacity of public sector actors to address and adapt to environmental determinants of health (EDHs), prioritizing populations living in conditions of vulnerability. An integrated and evidence-informed approach within the health sector and in partnership with other key sectors such as climate, environment, and disaster risk management, is essential to addressing and adapting to the challenges of EDHs in the Region. Implementation of solutions must be context-specific, based on the needs and realities of countries, and should encourage coordination, leadership, and communication.
A transdisciplinary (TD) approach expects stakeholders, including decision- and policy-makers, implementers, communities affected by policies, and practitioners, to work together with researchers in collaborative and iterative co-development processes at the interface of science and policy. TD research projects are problem-driven and solution-oriented, integrating knowledge, tools, and ways of thinking from multiple disciplines and actors from the public and private sectors. Stakeholders are included from the initial project framing stage and throughout the project life cycle in an equitable and ethical co-creation process.
Science-policy projects at the nexus of Climate, Environment and Health (CEH) can have broad societal framework and measurable societal benefits; their focus can range from vulnerability and resilience to reduce the risks of natural and anthropogenic hazards, to pollution, food/water security and quality, chronic and emergent diseases related to global change, and adaptation and mitigation actions in different socio-economic and environmental sectors to improve wellbeing (https://www.iai.int/pdf/en/Strategicplan-en.pdf).
Main Objective
This training initiative aims to enhance the capacity of professionals and institutions across the Americas to address challenges at the intersection of climate, environment and health through a transdisciplinary approach. Participants will develop skills in communication and engagement with diverse stakeholders, with a focus on the science-policy interface and the genuine participation of communities. The overarching goal is to contribute to the development and implementation of more effective public policies that address the most critical national, regional and global public health priorities.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is expected that participants already have foundational knowledge about the CEH nexus, such as the content presented in the Climate & Health Responders Course Lectures (in Spanish and English) and course materials (in Spanish or English) are available here for free.
Phase 1: Virtual 7-week Mentorship and Training for TD Teams
Video recordings, lecture information and resources from Phase 1 are available for asynchronous view at the bottom of this page.
Phase 2: In-person Regional Grant Development Workshop
Dates of the in-person workshop: TBD
Location: TBD
Format:
Prior to the in-person workshop
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Selected teams will continue to work to improve their proposals with support from mentors
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Teams will engage virtually using the Climate & Health Science to Practice Network
During the in-person workshop
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In-person sessions with a hybrid modality and field visits (TBD)
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Daily lectures from TD and CEH experts
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Mentorship/advisory sessions to get feedback on proposal development
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Time for teamwork to develop proposals
Proposal Selection: Pre-proposals submitted at the end of Phase 1 will be evaluated by a committee and the best proposals will be selected to continue to Phase 2. Individuals from selected teams will be invited to participate in a week-long in-person regional training workshop.
Phase 3: Seed Grants with Co-funding
Date: Early 2023
Following completion of Phase 2, teams will be eligible for two streams of seed grant funding:
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Funding to support teams to continue to develop a grant submission for a larger funding mechanism (6-month period) such as the Belmont Forum or other.
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Funding to conduct a pilot TD CEH study with emphasis on co-creation processes and science-policy engagement, over 12 to 18 months.
Seed Grant Funding: Following completion of Phase 2, TD teams will present a final proposal for seed grant funding. The team lead should have the ability to receive and manage international research funds, including sub-awards to institutions in other countries. Teams that are awarded seed grants will continue to engage with TD mentors over the course of the grant, and be expected to share with other groups the training that they have received.
Contact e-mail: iai_science@dir.iai.int
Phase 1: Virtual 7-Week Mentorship and Training for TD Teams:
Phase 1: Week 1
Week 1:
TD Session 1: Introducing Transdisciplinary Research Approaches
Tuesday, 20 September (2 Hours), 11:00 -1:00 pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck | Case Study - Slide Deck
Dr. Lily House-Peters, Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Dr. Gabriela Alonso Yanez, Ph.D., Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Marshalee Valentine, MSc, BTech, Jamaican Women in Coffee/IWCA Jamaica
Dr. Anna Stewart-Ibarra, Scientific Director, Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI)
Master Class 1: Challenges of and solutions for science communication
Thursday, 22 September (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30 pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck
Juan Manuel Sarasua, biologist and scientific journalist
Phase 1: Week 2
Week 2:
TD Session 2: Doing Transdisciplinary Research
Tuesday, 27 September (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck | Case Study - Slide Deck
Dr. Lily House-Peters, Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Dr. Gabriela Alonso Yanez, Ph.D., Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Marshalee Valentine, MSc, BTech, Jamaican Women in Coffee/IWCA Jamaica
Dr. Mercy Borbor-Córdova, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral
Workshop 2: QUick guide to writing for a broad audience
Thursday, 29 September (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck
Angelo Attanasio, Journalist, Latinoamérica21 editor
Phase 1: Progress Update Week 3
Progress Update Week 3:
SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 11:00 -12:30PM UYT
This time is for you to meet with your group facilitators to share your progress.
SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 11:00 -12:30PM UYT
This time is for you to meet with other groups (based on topic areas) to share concepts, ideas, successes and challenges.
Phase 1: Week 4
Week 4:
TD Session 4: Designing & Implementing Transdisciplinary Research Approaches
Tuesday, 11 October (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck | Case Study - Slide Deck
Dr. Lily House-Peters, Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Dr. Gabriela Alonso Yanez, Ph.D., Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Marshalee Valentine, MSc, BTech, Jamaican Women in Coffee/IWCA Jamaica
Martin Garcia, Ph.D., Professor, Massey University
Dr. Gilma Mantilla, Pontifical Javeriana University
Master class 4: Telling stories through data
Thursday, 13 October (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Marcelo Rensi, Freelance AI Designer
Phase 1: Week 5
Week 5:
TD Session 5: Managing Transdisciplinary Teamwork
Tuesday, 18 October (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck | Case Study - Slide Deck
Dr. Lily House-Peters, Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Dr. Gabriela Alonso Yanez, Ph.D., Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Martin Garcia, Ph.D., Professor, Massey University
Dr. Stella Hartinger, Cayetano Heredia University; Comprehensive Development, Environment and Health Unit
Workshop 5: How to explain science to a broad audience
Thursday, 20 October (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck
Ana Pais, Senior Digital Editor, Radio Ambulante
Phase 1: Progress Update Week 6
Progress Update Week 6:
SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 11:00 -12:30PM UYT
This time is for you to meet with your group facilitators to share your progress.
SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 11:00 -12:30PM UYT
This time is for you to meet with other groups (based on topic areas) to share concepts, ideas, successes and challenges.
Phase 1: Week 7
Week 7:
TD Session 7: Transdisciplinary Grant Writing, Assessment & Evaluation
Tuesday, 01 November (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck | Case Study - Slide Deck
Dr. Lily House-Peters, Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Dr. Gabriela Alonso Yanez, Ph.D., Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Marshalee Valentine, MSc, BTech, Jamaican Women in Coffee/IWCA Jamaica
Dr. Nicole Arbour, Belmont Forum Executive Director
Workshop 7: How is a public policy designed and how can I become a better advocate?
Thursday, 03 November (90 minutes), 11:00 -12:30pm UYT
Video Recording | Lecture - Slide Deck
Pamela Poo, Political Scientist UDEC
FAQs
Are geographical sciences considered social sciences?
Geographers are traditionally considered social scientists but many work in the natural sciences (geostatistics, geomodeling). The team can decide to which type of science the geographer belongs depending on background, experience and responsibilities within the team.
¿Se considera a las ciencias geográficas como ciencias sociales?
Tradicionalmente, los geógrafos han sido considerados científicos sociales, pero muchos trabajan en las ciencias naturales (geoestadística, geomodelación). El equipo puede decidir a qué tipo de ciencia pertenece el geógrafo en función de su formación, experiencia y responsabilidades dentro del equipo.
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Who can apply?
Individual applicants and team member leads must be based in an IAI member country. Additional collaborators may be based in other countries. The list of IAI member countries can be found here https://www.iai.int/en/structure/focal-points.
¿Quién se puede postular?
Los postulantes individuales y líderes de equipo deben estar basados en países miembros del IAI. Los colaboradores adicionales pueden estar basados en otros países. La lista de países miembros del IAI se encuentra aquí https://www.iai.int/es/structure/focal-points.
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How may seed grant funds assigned in Phase 3 be used?
IAI funding is normally not available to replace or supplement the salary of investigators although funding can be used for stakeholder participation. Eligible in-kind contributions include non-monetary resources such as: researchers’ salaries or those from employees of organizations involved in the project; scholarships for students, valued at the regular rate of pay for the time devoted to the project; access to paid databases (incremental costs of access); analytical, professional, technical and other services. Please see the following document as reference for IAI norms: https://www.belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IAI-Annex_BF-CRA-Integrated-Approaches-to-Human-Migration_02May2022_B.pdf
¿Cómo se pueden utilizar los fondos de la subvención inicial que se otorgaría en la Fase 3?
Comúnmente, los fondos del IAI no pueden ser utilizados para pagar salarios totales o parciales de los investigadores, aunque se pueden utilizar para la participación de actores interesados. Las contribuciones en especie (como contraparte) elegibles incluyen recursos no monetarios como: los salarios de los investigadores o de los empleados de las organizaciones involucradas en el proyecto; becas para estudiantes, valoradas según el valor normal de pago correspondiente al tiempo dedicado al proyecto; acceso a bases de datos de pago (costos correspondiente al nivel de acceso); servicios analíticos, profesionales, técnicos y otros. Por favor, consulte el siguiente documento como referencia sobre las normas del IAI: https://www.belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IAI-Annex_BF-CRA-Integrated-Approaches-to-Human-Migration_02May2022_B.pdf
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What are the funding amounts for the seed grants and proposal development?
The minimum for proposal development is USD 7,000 and for seed funding is USD 15,000. Additional funds may be awarded depending on the final number of teams selected.
¿Cuáles son los montos de financiamiento para fondos semilla y desarrollo de propuestas?
La base establecida para desarrollo de propuesta es USD 7.000 y para fondo semilla es USD 15.000. Es posible que se entreguen fondos adicionales, dependiendo del número final de equipos seleccionados.
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Do we need to travel for the in-person training in Phase 2, is there funding for travel costs?
Yes, some members should travel, for which we will provide funding.
Necesitamos viajar para la capacitación en persona, ¿hay fondos para viajar?
Sí, algunos miembros deberán viajar, y daremos financiamiento para ello.
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Como participantes individuales se permiten miembros de asociaciones civiles o personal de universidades nacionales? Al momento, la participación individual está limitada a funcionarios de gobierno para poder dar atención a todos los postulantes de la mejor manera ya que no se trata de un curso masivo. Esperamos que los otros participantes se unan a un equipo para poder postularse.
For individual participation, are civil association members or national university personnel allowed? At the moment, individual participation is limited to government officials in order to provide the best possible attention to all applicants, since this is not a massive open course. We expect other participants to join a team to apply.
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¿Los grupos transdisciplinarios tienen que configurar una asociación formal o puede ser una asociación circunstancial para el curso? No necesitan conformarse formalmente, pero para recibir fondos en la siguiente etapa el IP debe estar asociado a una institución formal.
Do the transdisciplinary groups have to set up a formal association or can we be informally associated for the course? You do not need to be formally associated, but to receive funds in the next stage the PI must be affiliated with a formal institution.
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¿Cuáles son los países miembros del IAI?
Puede encontrar la lista en https://www.iai.int/es/structure/focal-points.
Which are the IAI member countries?
You can find the list in https://www.iai.int/en/structure/focal-points.
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¿Aceptarían propuestas relacionadas por ejemplo con el efecto a la salud por la exposición a plaguicidas? Sí, todo tema relacionado con clima, ambiente y salud es bienvenido. Tome en cuenta que también queremos que los temas se relacionen con prioridades subnacionales, nacionales y regionales.
Would proposals related, for example, to the health effect of exposure to pesticides be allowed? Yes, any topic related to climate, environment and health is welcome. Please note that we also want topics to be related to sub-national, national and regional priorities.
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Dado que el objetivo general es el desarrollo y aplicación de políticas públicas en salud, ambiente y cambio climático, ¿todas las propuestas deben estar enmarcadas hacia este propósito? En efecto, se espera que los resultados de la investigación sean aplicables y por tanto el estudio debe ser construido desde su inicio de forma transdisciplinaria.
Given that the general objective is developing and applying public policies on health, environment and climate change, should all proposals be framed towards this purpose? Indeed, it is expected that the results of the research are applicable and therefore the study be built from the beginning in a transdisciplinary way.
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¿Hay un límite en el número de integrantes de un equipo? Hay un límite para la participación en el taller virtual, pero no hay límite en el número de personas totales involucradas en el proyecto de investigación en las próximas fases.
Is there a limit to the number of team members? There is a limit to participation in the virtual workshop, but there is no limit to the total number of people involved in the research project in the following phases.
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¿Cómo puedo conectarme con tomadores de decisión para invitarlos a formar parte de mi equipo?
Hemos creado el siguiente formulario para que las personas compartan sus contactos si tienen interés en la convocatoria https://forms.gle/8RDgC85jvEZpUQnq6
How can I link with decision makers to invite them to be part of my team? We have created the following form for people to share their contacts if they are interested in the call
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