HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship
About the
Advocacy Fellowship
The HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship 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 focus primarily on advocacy around biomedical HIV prevention research (such as clinical trials of vaccines, microbicides, pre-exposure prophylaxis) or rollout of male circumcision for HIV prevention. Fellowship projects may also focus on “test and treat” or ARV treatment as prevention strategies, which are under active discussion in many contexts. Fellows receive training, financial support, and technical assistance to plan and implement a targeted one-year project within host organizations focused on HIV/AIDS.
2010-2011 is the second year of the Advocacy Fellowship. In 2009-2010, the Advocacy Fellowship was launched as a joint partnership of AVAC and the Global Campaign for Microbicides (GCM). AVAC now manages the Advocacy Fellowship independently. However, GCM remains a resource for the Advocacy Fellowship and for all advocates.
Call for Applications for the 2010-2011 Advocacy Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Advocacy Fellowship. Up to ten Fellowships may be awarded. The deadline for submission is July 19, 2010. Prospective applicants should read through all the documents below, starting with the Advocacy Fellowship Information Packet to determine whether or not you are eligible.
Fellowship Informational call (mp3) - June 10, 2010
Listen to the Fellowship informational call that gives an overview and history of the Fellowship, the 2010-2011 application process, highlights the current Fellows' activities, gives insights into Host organizations.
Download the Advocacy Fellowship Application and Supporting Materials
About the 2009-2010 Advocacy Fellows
Nine Fellows were selected from a pool of 112 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 and download Volume 1, Issue 1 of the AVAC-GCM Advocacy Fellowship Bulletin to keep track of their progress and to read more about their projects.
Meet the Fellows (from top left to right): Munyaradzi Andeck Chimwara, Nomfundo “Nono” Eland, Richard Hasunira, Victor Frank Lakay, Magret Cynthia Mungofa , Patrick Mwai Muchai, Jauhara Nanyondo, Alliance Nikuze and Gift Trapence
These selected Fellows are:
The HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship 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 focus primarily on advocacy around biomedical HIV prevention research (such as clinical trials of vaccines, microbicides, pre-exposure prophylaxis) or rollout of male circumcision for HIV prevention. Fellowship projects may also focus on “test and treat” or ARV treatment as prevention strategies, which are under active discussion in many contexts. Fellows receive training, financial support, and technical assistance to plan and implement a targeted one-year project within host organizations focused on HIV/AIDS.
2010-2011 is the second year of the Advocacy Fellowship. In 2009-2010, the Advocacy Fellowship was launched as a joint partnership of AVAC and the Global Campaign for Microbicides (GCM). AVAC now manages the Advocacy Fellowship independently. However, GCM remains a resource for the Advocacy Fellowship and for all advocates.
Call for Applications for the 2010-2011 Advocacy Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Advocacy Fellowship. Up to ten Fellowships may be awarded. The deadline for submission is July 19, 2010. Prospective applicants should read through all the documents below, starting with the Advocacy Fellowship Information Packet to determine whether or not you are eligible.
Fellowship Informational call (mp3) - June 10, 2010
Listen to the Fellowship informational call that gives an overview and history of the Fellowship, the 2010-2011 application process, highlights the current Fellows' activities, gives insights into Host organizations.
Download the Advocacy Fellowship Application and Supporting Materials
- Advocacy Fellowship Information Packet (PDF)
- Questions and Answers for Host Organisations (PDF)
- 2010-2011 Advocacy Fellowship Application Form (DOC)
- Host Organisation Commitment Form (DOC)
- Map of Advocacy Fellowship Priority Countries (PDF)
About the 2009-2010 Advocacy Fellows
Nine Fellows were selected from a pool of 112 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 and download Volume 1, Issue 1 of the AVAC-GCM Advocacy Fellowship Bulletin to keep track of their progress and to read more about their projects.
Meet the Fellows (from top left to right): Munyaradzi Andeck Chimwara, Nomfundo “Nono” Eland, Richard Hasunira, Victor Frank Lakay, Magret Cynthia Mungofa , Patrick Mwai Muchai, Jauhara Nanyondo, Alliance Nikuze and Gift Trapence
These selected Fellows are:
- 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 nine Fellows come from Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa (2), Uganda (2) and Zimbabwe (2).
- 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, media and communications, or advocacy.