Funding
Opportunity Description
This
award will provide funding for a Health Sciences Librarian to receive training
in the Hinari Programme at Texas Christian University on May 4, 2017 – May 5,
2017. The Hinari Programme, set up by WHO together with major publishers,
enables low- and middle- income countries to gain access to one of the world's
largest collections of biomedical and health literature. Up to 15,000 journals
(in 30 different languages), up to 47,000 e-books, up to 100 other information
resources are now available to health institutions in more than 100 countries,
areas and territories benefiting many thousands of health workers and
researchers, and in turn, contributing to improve world health.
Eligibility
•
The
applicant must hold a graduate degree in library or information science.
•
Applicant
must be currently employed as a health sciences or medical librarian and have
an interest in nursing, community health, consumer health, or international
librarianship.
•
In
exceptional cases, consideration will be given to an outstanding candidate not
meeting eligibility criteria outlined above.
•
Preference
will be given to applicants from low-to-middle income countries or those in
countries with whom the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
maintains current connections with through our global endeavors.
Funding
Details
This
award will cover airline, hotel, and registration costs for one individual, up
to a maximum of $5,000 (USD).
Application
Requirements: Submit (1) Letter of intent indicating how this training will
benefit you and those you serve. This letter should address the following
question “What do you expect to gain professionally and/or personally by
attending the HINARI Programme”? (2) current resume / vita, (3) names and
contact information of three professional references.
Closing Dates
Applications
are due by February 28, 2017.
Contact
and Application Submission Information
Christopher R. Watts,
Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for
Strategic Initiatives
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 297450
Fort Worth, TX 76129
c.watts@tcu.edu
817-257-6878
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