amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is pleased to announce the availability of support for Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research.

Qualifications

Krim Fellowship applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate and no more than four years of postdoctoral training at the time of LOI submission, and are expected to secure an independent research position by no later than six months following the end of the two year fellowship period of performance (i.e., within 2.5 years following the start of fellowship funding).

The Krim Fellowship applicant must be mentored during the funding period by an experienced investigator who: (a) is affiliated with the same nonprofit institution; (b) is qualified to oversee the proposed research; (c) has successfully supervised postdoctoral fellows; and (d) is at the associate professor level or higher.

 

Available Support and Performance Period

Each fellowship is funded at a total of up to $125,000 (phase I): A direct cost maximum of $110,000 is allowed for personnel (salary and fringe benefits) and other research-related expenses. It is expected that a Krim fellow will devote the decided majority of his or her time to the approved fellowship project. Personnel costs supported by the fellowship grant must represent a minimum of 85% effort and be consistent with institution policy for other institution personnel of similar rank and title, regardless of source(s) of support. An additional $3,636 is provided to support the direct costs of participation in activities designated by amfAR. Institutional indirect costs may not exceed 10% of direct costs.

Contingent upon subsequent application and peer review, phase II funding for an additional 12 months may be approved to support basic biomedical HIV/AIDS research costs (up to $50,000 total cost) during the first year of a independent research position at any US or international nonprofit research institution.

The period of performance for Mathilde Krim Fellowships awarded under this RFP will be from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013.

Weblink: http://www.amfar.org/lab/grants/default.aspx?id=9881

PT Foundation: Volunteers Wanted for 2011 Training Programme

PT Foundation is looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who are eager to join our foundation. All of our volunteers undergo an intensive, 3 month-long training program in order to better understand the issues being faced with, so if you are interested in learning and have the drive to participate in our community building programs then sign up as a volunteer today!

If you think you have the qualities that we are looking for and you are up for a challenge, kindly register before Wednesday, 22nd June 2011.


Call (03) 4044-4611 or email at ptf@ptfmalaysia.org to learn more.

Weblink：http://www.ptfmalaysia.org/index.php

Preventing Torture, Training Course for South Asia NHRIs

Equal Status and Human Rights of Women in Southeast Asia

Asia Catalyst is a resource for small, grassroots nonprofit organizations in China and Southeast Asia working on HIV/AIDS and human rights. We provide consulting services and training in organizational management and in human rights documentation and advocacy. For more information, see www.asiacatalyst.org.

We are seeking a part-time bookkeeper and office manager to start July 15. The position is 20 hours/week, with the possibility of going full-time in the near future.

Required Skills

•     BA/BS
•     Experience in professional administrative work
•     Experience in budgeting and strong math skills
•     Organized, efficient, and able to make good use of time
•     Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Skype, Facebook, Twitter
•     Excellent communication skills
•     Optional, but not required: Web design skills, Chinese language skills
•     Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

•     Screen incoming calls and correspondence, direct to appropriate staff
•     Maintain organizational calendar
•     Maintain organizational filing system
•     Coordinate logistics for meetings and travel arrangements
•     Assist with planning and budgeting processes
•     Keep minutes for meetings
•     Maintain mailing lists and donor lists
•     Update web site and social media accounts
•     Support program directors in administrative tasks as needed
•     Provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and partners

Email Asia Catalyst at info@asiacatalyst.org with your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for two references. We will not contact applicants who do not complete the application. Interviews will take place in June and July and will continue until the position has been filled.

DATE
Sunday, September 11, 2011

TIME
6:30 p.m.    Champagne Reception
8:00 p.m.    Dinner, Live Auction, and Performance

LOCATION
The Carlu
444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

DRESS
Black Tie

HOST COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Shinan Govani
Ciara Hunt

TICKETS/TABLES

TABLES:

Grand Benefactor Package at $25,000
(Premium reserved seating for 10, listing as "Grand Benefactor" on all materials, logo and web link on amfAR's and Dignitas International's websites, dedicated full page in event program)

Benefactor Package at $10,000
(Reserved seating for 10, listing as "Benefactor" on all materials, listing on amfAR's and Dignitas International's websites, dedicated full page in event program)

TICKETS:

Supporter Ticket(s) at $2,500
(Preferred dinner seating, "Supporter" listing in event program)

Friend Ticket(s) at $1,000 (limited availability)
(Dinner seating, "Friend" listing in event program)

ABOUT CINEMA AGAINST AIDS
The Cinema Against AIDS series was launched by amfAR in 1993 at the Cannes Film Festival and expanded to include events at the Sundance, Venice, Rome, Dubai, and Toronto Film Festivals. Sustained by the film community's generosity and commitment to the fight against AIDS, Cinema Against AIDS has increased public awareness of the epidemic and has raised more than $43 million for amfAR's pioneering AIDS research programs.

CONTACT FOR TICKETS/TABLES
Kristopher Moon, amfAR, (212) 806 1640, Kristopher.moon@amfar.org
Kimahli Powel, Dignitas International, (416) 260-3100 x115, k.powell@dignitasinternational.org

CONTACT FOR SPONSORSHIP
David Yu at (212) 806-1615 or david.yu@amfar.org

CONTACT FOR PRESS INQUIRIES
Bennah Serfaty at (212) 806-1607 or bennah.serfaty@amfar.org

Deadline: Advocacy Fellowship applications (AVAC)
15 Jul, 2011

    Dear Advocates,

    AVAC is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2012 HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship Program. This update provides information on the Advocacy Fellowship program and details for an upcoming informational call to be held on Wednesday, June 1.

    The submission deadline for the Advocacy Fellowship applications is Monday, July 15, 2011.

    Visit the AVAC Fellows page - http://www.avac.org/fellows - to download application materials.

    The goal of AVAC's HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship is to expand the capacity of civil society advocates and organizations to monitor, support and help shape biomedical HIV prevention research and related implementation worldwide. The Advocacy Fellowship is guided by the belief that effective and sustainable advocacy grows out of work that reflects organizational and individual interests and priorities.

    The Advocacy Fellowship provides support to emerging and mid-career advocates in developing countries to design and implement advocacy projects focused on biomedical HIV prevention research activities in their countries and communities. The Advocacy Fellowship is primarily focused on countries where biomedical prevention research is planned or ongoing. Advocacy Fellows carry out their projects while based at host organizations that are active partners in the Fellowship process.

    HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellows are:

    • Emerging or mid-career community leaders and advocates interested in building their skills in understanding and advocating around HIV prevention research
    • Individuals with some experience or education in the areas of HIV and AIDS, public health, international development, women's rights, communications and/or advocacy
    • Based in developing countries where biomedical HIV prevention clinical research is planned or ongoing or medical male circumcision for HIV prevention is being introduced
    • Able to collaborate with English-speaking mentors

    Fellows receive training, full-time financial support and technical assistance to plan and implement a targeted one-year project within host organizations working in HIV/AIDS and/or advocacy. The Fellowship builds the capacity of both the Fellow and the respective host organization in HIV prevention research advocacy.

    Interested in learning more about the Fellowship Program?

    Prospective applicants or host organizations who want to learn more about this program or have questions about the application process are encouraged to read the 2012 Fellowship Information Packet and invited to join an informational conference call:

    Informational Call: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011
    9am EDT USA / 8am Lima / 11am Rio / 3pm South Africa / 4pm East Africa / 8pm India
    (Visit www.timeanddate.com to confirm the time in your time zone.)
    If you would like to join the call please register here.
    Learn about the current Advocacy Fellows and their projects
    2012 is the third year of the Advocacy Fellowship. Visit AVAC's Fellows page for more on the 2010 and 2011 Advocacy Fellows and their projects.
    All 2012 Advocacy Fellowship applications are due by FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011.
    If you have any questions about the Fellowship program or the application process, please email fellows@avac.org.

    We hope you'll share this information with your partners, and we look forward to receiving your application!

    Best,
    AVAC

E-mail:     fellows@avac.org
Website:     http://www.avac.org/fellows

MEKONG PEACE TRAINING 2011
July 11-26, 2011, Mekong countries

Mekong Peace Training 2011 is a part of Learning Process on Peace initiated by Mekong Working Group for Peace. The training is designed for young adult in Mekong Region: Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodiaand China, who are interested in Mekongpeace building. The purpose of the training is to build capacity and network for young adults in order to participate in peace building process in Mekong Region.

The training will be held on July 11-26, 2011 in the cross border areas of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. After the training, two representatives from each country will have a chance to enroll for internship in Mekong country accordance to their interest fields. The general contents of the training are peace related issues: nationalism, pluralism, identities and others. The training method consists of in-house training and peace journey.

The participants must be committed young adults (age between 20-30 years): at least two years working experience, open minded, willing to collaborate in the country and the region and able to adapt to new environment.

Basic English skill is essential for this training, since the training will be conducted in English.

Mekong Peace Training 2011

Successful applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1) Completed Application Form
2) Resume or CV (English is preferable)

3) Two Letters of Recommendation (one is from your organization and other can be from others.)

Application must be submitted no later than 28 May 2011, through email at
mekongpeacejourney@gmail.com. Submitting in PDF files are preferable.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM at the mentioned link for  Docx [click here] and for Doc [click here].

For more information please contact:

In Thailand
Supawadee Petrat
Email: pkratae@gmail.com
Tel. 02691-0437-8

Rungtip Imrungruang
Email: rungtipjim@yahoo.com

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Are Lubes Safe for Rectal Use? What MSM Need to Know

18 May, 2011

    Meeting Description:

    The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) and the International Rectal Microbicides Advocates (IRMA) are partnering to bring you a webinar on this important topic.  Advocate Marc-André LeBlanc will help us better understand current research, regulation and use issues related to rectal microbicides and men who have sex with men (MSM).

    The webinar will last 60 minutes and feature a visual and audio slide presentation followed by a question and answer period.

    Participation is free.

Website:     https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=7nwthfelwjlj


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Asia Pacific Regional Training in Costing Methodologies and Tools, 20-24 June
2011, Bangkok Thailand

Technical Support Facility (TSF) South Asia and TSF South East and The Pacific
in collaboration with USAID/Health Policy Initiative are organizing an Asia
Pacific Regional training on Costing Methodologies and Tools.

The workshop will be held in Bangkok for 5 days from 20 to 24 June 2011.

The objective of this training is to build the technical capacity of the
consultants in Asia Pacific to take on the role of costing experts.

The proposed training is build on the October 2010 Expert Consultation on
Costing HIV Responses in Asia-Pacific organized by UNAIDS RST and the Costing
Tool training organized by TSFs in the Africa region. The specific objectives of
this training are:

Improve the capacity to:

1. Undertake costing of a variety of HIV strategies using widely accepted
costing tools.
2. Understand and utilize cost data related to HIV interventions, and
Present the results of cost information to decision makers
3. Apply a variety of costing models specific to HIV issues, such as prevention
interventions for both most at risk populations and treatment.

TSF South Asia invites expression of interest from consultants to participate in
the training.

If you are interested in this training, please send us a short description of
your experience in costing, budgeting and the use of costing tools, if any.

Please note that the final selection of the participants would be based on the
following criteria;

1. Involved in costing health activities or HIV/AIDS activities with GO's/NACCs
or ready to work as consultants or able to continue providing technical
assistance to their country/ministry.

2. Should have some background in costing, economics, or accounting.

3. Should be good in Microsoft Excel and familiar with some health economics
issues.

If selected, the cost related to the participation of 15 consultants from South
Asia will be met by the organizers.

Please send your expression of interest by email to Ms. Pemu Bhutia
<Pemu.Bhutia@...> by 10 May, 2011.

With warm regards,


Dr. Joe Thomas

Director,
UNAIDS Technical Support Facility for South Asia (TSF South Asia)
GPO Box 6257,
# 86, Ranibari Marg,
Lazimpat, Kathmandu,
Nepal
+977-1-4433902, 4426792
www.tsfsouthasia.org