m&i postdoc workshop topics 1.26.2009 grant funding sources & developmental plans 2.23.2009...
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M&I Postdoc Workshop Topics
1.26.2009 Grant Funding Sources & Developmental Plans 2.23.2009 Grant Review 3.30.2009 Job Interview & Offer Negotiation
6.28.2010 Responding to an Advertised Job Ad - Effective Use of Cover Letter, Executive Summary, and CV
Drs. Niesel, Wikel, Wang
7.12.2010 Building up Your Own Research Interests and Pilot Grants Drs. Soong, Cong, Endsley
9.29.2010 Opportunities within Global Health Drs. LeDuc, White, Garg
Building up Your Own Research Interests and Pilot Grants
• Pilot Grants & Postdoctoral Fellowships from NIH (Endsley)
• Pilot Grants & Postdoctoral Fellowships from Foundations (Cong)
• Developing Your Own Research Projects (Soong)
• Open Discussion
USAID and USG Levels of Organization
NSC
White House
Agency
Bureau
Operating Unit
White HouseOMB
State Dept.
USAIDOffice of the Administrator
Deputy AdministratorCounselor
Executive Secretariat
Office of the Inspector General
Office of Development Partners And Overseas
Office of the General Counsel
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Businesses Utilization
Office of Security
Legislative
& Public
Affairs
Latin America & the
Caribbean
Europe & Eurasia
Asia/Middle East
Africa
Economic Growth,
Agriculture & Trade
Democracy, Conflict &
Humanitarian Response
Office of Foreign Disaster
Assistance
Office of Transition Initiatives
Food for Peace Field Missions
This USAID organization chart shows the relationship of USAID to external stakeholders at the top and to operating units at the bottom. Note that there are many Operating Units both in
Washington and the Field which are not represented in this chart.
CongressOther USG Agencies: HHS (CDC), DOL, DOD, etc
Director of Foreign Assistance (F)
Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC)PEPFAR
Millennium Challenge Corporation
ManagementGlobal Health
Agriculture USAIDThe food that we eat connects each of us to the world of agriculture. Farmers and livestock producers in every country are responsible for most of the supply of food that goes through grocery stores and markets in towns and cities. USAID works with all participants in agricultural development to support efforts to increase productivity. Democracy & GovernanceThe idea of democracy is closely linked to the national identity of the United States. Even during the most isolationist periods in our early history, our relatively young country was seen as a shining beacon to individuals and families seeking personal freedoms. Expanding the global community of democracies is a key objective of U.S. foreign policy. Economic Growth & TradeAlmost two-thirds of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day. Families are hard-pressed, at this level of income, to meet their daily needs for food and shelter. USAID economic growth and trade programs provide support both to government and private sector partners in lower-income countries to improve the levels of income their citizens enjoy.EnvironmentGrowing populations are placing increasing pressure on the natural resources in many countries and many of these resources, once used, are not renewable. USAID takes an integrated approach to natural resources management. Land and water must be managed skillfully so that they are able to maintain our basic ability to produce food for the nine billion people that the world is expected to have by 2050. Education & TrainingThe ability to read and write — or literacy — is a basic skill for people to live and work in today’s world. Yet more than 900 million adults are not literate, primarily in developing countries. More than 125 million children who should be in school are not. USAID emphasizes programs of support for basic education and places a special emphasis on improving opportunities for girls, women and other underserved and disadvantaged populations. Global HealthThe USAID’s programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world. Global PartnershipsSince its inception, USAID has worked in cooperation with U.S. and international partners to improve conditions for people around the world. While these partnerships have long been key to USAID's success, this strategy has never been more important than now. USAID is committed to an approach that recognizes and incorporates the efforts of partnership and private giving, focusing on grassroots support, local ownership, sustainability, accountability, and--not least--passion and commitment. Humanitarian AssistanceThe United States gives more to those in crisis than any other country in the world. USAID is the U.S. Government agency that is responsible for directing these contributions to thousands of non-profit partners and international organizations. USAID ensures that all of this assistance is spent in the way that most effectively helps those who are in need.
In a given sector, they• Provide global technical
leadership Engage in strategic planning
• Lead innovation and research• Provide technical support to the
field• Share lessons learned
Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Response (DCHA)
Global Health (GH)
Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade (EGAT)*
Pillar Bureaus
Office of the Assistant Administrator (AA/DAA)
Office of StrategicPlanning, Budgeting, and
Operations (SPBO)
Office of Professional Development & Management
Support (PDMS)
Office of Population & Reproductive Health (PRH)
Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA)
Office of Health, Infectious Diseases & Nutrition (HIDN)
Office of Regional & Country
Support (RCS)
Structure of the Bureau
Health, Infectious Diseases & Nutrition
Regional Bureaus
• Headed by Assistant Administrator – “Front Office”
• Provide administrative & management support via AMS office
• Lead strategic planning for a region• Maintain budget• Maintain limited number of sectoral
technical staff• Provide oversight and support to
mission programs• Are primary interface with Missions• Serve as principal contact with State
Department
• Asia and Middle East (AME)• Europe and Eurasia (E&E)• Africa (AFR)• Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC)
USAID in the Field (Overseas)
Bi-lateral Missions
Regional Platforms
Limited USAID Presence
Functions of field mission
• Link to a country government• Request and recommend resources• Make use of those resources• Design programs and implement
agreements with country• Track implementation of agreements• Coordinate with other donors • Accountable to Washington• Host and take care of official visitors
New Challenges/Hot Topics
• Global Health Initiative • The Interagency Process• Integration• Health Systems• Women’s Centered Approaches• XDRTB• Avian influenza and H1N1• Polio Eradication
USAID Development experience clearing house http://dec.usaid.gov/USA Department of State: http://www.state.gov/careers/http://www.usaid.gov/careers/AAAS fellowships Public Health Institute- GHFP fellowships (www.ghfp.net/) http://careers.state.gov/students/gpg_students.htmlhttp://www.usaid.gov/careers/guidelinesforjop.htmlhttp://www.usaid.gov/careers/studentprograms.htmlhttp://www.internationaljobs.org/contents.htmlhttp://www.idealist.org/
• If you have not taken yet, you may consider courses in Public health• Beyond that, it is really networking that would pay off,• Identify the issue you are passionate about, not just seeking a job,
and participate in community oriented activities• Reach out to schools, Mayor, Congressman/woman, become
members of societies that align your thoughts and ideas• Active approach- choose passion, explore NGOs, organizations,
and get your foot in- http://www.internationaljobs.org/contents.html http://www.idealist.org/