AVAC-GCM HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship
AVAC and the Global Campaign for Microbicides
(GCM) recently launched a new Fellowship
program that pairs emerging leaders in advocacy
and activism with existing organizations to
develop and execute creative, context-specific
projects focused on HIV prevention research.
Fellowship projects are focusing primarily on
advocacy around biomedical HIV prevention
research (such as clinical trials of vaccine,
microbicides, pre-exposure prophylaxis) or
rollout of male circumcision for HIV
prevention. Fellows will soon receive training,
full-time financial support, and technical
assistance to plan and implement a targeted
one-year project within host organizations
focused on HIV/AIDS.
What does the Fellowship entail?
Who the Fellows are:
Eight (8) Fellows were selected from a pool of 117 applications from more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. The pool of applicants was very strong and reflected a range of interests and perspectives. Meet the 2009-2010 AVAC-GCM HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellows to keep track of their progress and to read more about their projects.
These selected
Fellows are:
2010 - 2011 Fellowship
We'll be launching the next round of Fellowships by mid-2010. Prospective applicants can get updates about this on this site.
Click here to download a list of frequently asked questions (and answers!)
What does the Fellowship entail?
- A small stipend and technical assistance for initial development of a detailed work plan (up to 40 hours total over a maximum of two months).
- Full-time financial support and technical assistance for implementation of the work plan (12 months).
- Collaboration between the Fellow and a host organization in his or her country.
- Mentoring and capacity building from AVAC/GCM for both the Fellow and the host organization.
Who the Fellows are:
Eight (8) Fellows were selected from a pool of 117 applications from more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. The pool of applicants was very strong and reflected a range of interests and perspectives. Meet the 2009-2010 AVAC-GCM HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellows to keep track of their progress and to read more about their projects.
- Individuals living in developing countries where biomedical HIV prevention research (see above) or rollout of male circumcision for HIV prevention is ongoing or planned. The eight Fellows come from Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa (2), Uganda (2) and Zimbabwe.
- Emerging/mid-career community leaders and advocates (the program is not intended for senior staff or researchers).
- Individuals with experience or education in the areas of HIV/AIDS, public health, international development, women's rights, communications, or advocacy.
2010 - 2011 Fellowship
We'll be launching the next round of Fellowships by mid-2010. Prospective applicants can get updates about this on this site.
Click here to download a list of frequently asked questions (and answers!)