Research Methodology Training Course
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14th - 25th August 2006
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
The University of the Witwatersrand�s Faculty of Health Sci-
ences, is dedicated to build research capacity in South Africa
and the Africa region. The Faculty is inviting applications for
enrolment in a Research Methodology Training Course.
Applicants to this course should be eligible to register for a
postgraduate degree at one of the Schools in the Faculty of
Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,
South Africa. Applicants are thus required to identify a field
of research http://www.health.wits.ac.za/ that matches that of a
faculty member who would supervise the research.
The research training course is primarily designed to prepare
prospective postgraduate students with requisite knowledge for
formulating sound protocols to meet the requirements of post-
graduate training of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johan-
nesburg.
COURSE CONTENT:
A selection of the following topics will be covered in the final
programme depending on participants� needs and background:
� Principles of problem identification and selection of a re-
search topic
� Requirements for enrolment into Masters and Doctorate pro-
grammes
� Steps in proposal development i.e. formulation of objectives,
study design, sampling, budgeting etc.
� Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Analysis
� Introduction to Ethics in Health Research
� Writing Scientific Papers
� Navigating Cyberspace: using e-books and journals
� Review of pertinent research techniques and methodologies
� Case studies in implementing research proposals
� Supervised individual research protocols to meet expectations
of assessor groups
� Presentation of protocols to a panel of experienced supervi-
sors and assessors of postgraduate research proposals
� Site visits to selected research entities and discussion with
prospective supervisors
� Networking with other postgraduate students and researchers in
the Africa Region
DATES: The dates for the course are 14 to 25 August, 2006
FEES: The course fees are ZAR 5,000.00 per applicant. Please
note that this only covers tuition fees and does not include ac-
commodation and transport to the course venue.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
� Each student will be expected to contribute effectively to
group activities, such as presentations, discussions and criti-
cal appraisals.
� The student will be expected to use experience gained in fur-
ther developing a research protocol to be used for postgraduate
study in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Wit-
watersrand.
� Evaluation of the course content and presentation by each stu-
dent
� Oral appraisal of students by a panel of supervisors not di-
rectly involved in the teaching of the RMTC
� Students who complete all modules are eligible to receive a
Certificate of Competence of the University of the Witwaters-
rand.
LIMITED FELLOWSHIPS: A limited number of Fellowships are avail-
able through the Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) to attend
the course. The research protocol needs to be in the field of
HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis or Malaria to qualify for a Belgian
Technical Cooperation fellowship.
CLOSING DATES: The closing date for applying for this course is
May 30, 2006
Apply directly, preferably by fax or e-mail, with a short de-
scription of your proposed area of research to:
Ms Tsitsi Mkombe
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
South Africa
Tel: +27-11-717-2128
Fax: +27-11-717-2119
mailto:mkombet@health.wits.ac.za
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APPLICATION FORM
Please fill this form and return it with a one page motivation
for wanting to participate in the course.
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Training Course 14�25 August, 2006.
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