25th November – 6th December
Nairobi, Kenya
The application process for this event has now closed. Applicants will be notified whether they have been awarded a place by the beginning of November.
The Masterclass is an intensive, residential training course for early career researchers based in the Horn of Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia and Somaliland). Focused on One Health topics, the masterclass provides in-depth learning opportunities to increase knowledge in quantitative skills in epidemiology, social science approaches, laboratory skills and techniques, and transferable research skills. It is open to attendees from partner institutes within the HORN project, and is focused upon improving One Health research capacity of both individuals and institutes through a mixture of taught sessions, practical exercises, and training of ‘One Health champions’.
Dates: 25th November to 6th December 2019
Location, masterclass: International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi
Location, accommodation & evening sessions: Pride Inn, Rhapta Road, Nairobi
Eligibility & Application
Early career researchers with an interest in One Health and some experience of undertaking research are eligible to attend the masterclass. Full sponsorship will be provided by the HORN project, including travel, subsistence and accommodation.
HORN sandpit fellows are eligible to attend the masterclass event.
Individuals from HORN partner institutions listed below are eligible to apply to attend the masterclass:
- University of Nairobi, Kenya
- Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- Jimma University, Ethiopia
- Mekelle University, Ethiopia
- IGAD Sheikh Technical Veterinary School, Somaliland
- Amoud University, Somaliland
- Hamelmalo Agricultural College, Eritrea
- International Livestock Research Institute, Ethiopia and Kenya
The application process for this event has now closed. Applicants will be notified whether they have been awarded a place by the beginning of November.
Timetable
Due to the high interest in this event, we are only considering applications for at least one full week at a time. When registering you will be asked to select the week(s) you are able to attend and the stream you would like to attend. Note, it is not possible to attend only part of a stream, and full attendance is essential. Attendance for both weeks is possible.
Teaching will follow three themes: Quantitative Skills in Epidemiology, Social Science Approaches, and Laboratory Skills and Techniques. Each stream covers one or more of these areas. Additional generic research training sessions will also be provided in the evenings, and you will be able to register for these at the event.
Please be aware that some courses require e-learning to be completed prior to the masterclass.
For further information, including full course descriptions, a Masterclass 2019 brochure can be downloaded here.