2017CARTA RE-ENTRY GRANT APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all the instructions carefully and complete all sections.
  1. The application form must be submitted in Microsoft Word. It must be completed in Times New Roman font, size 11, and should be single-spaced. Applicants should save their file using the following format: lastname_firstname_CARTARG2017.doc
  2. Incomplete applications and applications that do not meet formatting requirements (including page limits) will not be reviewed
  3. Together with this form, a complete application package should include:
  4. Two letters of recommendation one of which must be from the primary PhD supervisor or member of the doctoral supervisory committee
  5. A statement by the host institution indicating that the institution is willing to host the applicant for the entire duration of the research project and to give the applicant sufficient time to complete the project to high standards
  6. E-copies of your most significant publications from the last three years
  7. Applicants must ensure that scanned copies of any documents are legible
  8. All application materials (including letters of recommendation and other supporting documents) must be received by11:59pm (Nairobi Time)on July 15, 2017 for the application to be considered.
  9. This application form and supporting documents should be sent in a single email to with the subject line: Application for 2017 CARTARe-entry Grants.
  10. Your referees are also expected to email reference letters directly to the CARTA Program Manager at with the following subject line: Application for 2017 CARTA Re-entry Grants Recommendation for [Name of Applicant].
Reference letters should be addressed to:
The CARTA Program Manager
African Population and Health Research Center
APHRC Campus, Manga Close off Kirawa Road
PO Box 10787 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 400 1000
Fax : +254 20 400 1101
E-mail:

Part 1 (Title Page): Administrative details and Project Summary

Proposed Project title
Research Project Summary(maximum 300 words)
Proposed start date(DD/MM/YYYY) / Duration in months
Total grant requested (in $ US )
Principal Investigator
Must be a CARTA fellow
Academic degree and position
Institution
Postal Address
Phone (including country code)
FAX (including country code)
e-mail
Other Investigators and contact details

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Part 2: Project Description

2.1Rationale of the project, including description of the context of the proposed study (Maximum1 page).
2.2Detailed research plan: Overall aims and objectives of the project, research questions/hypotheses, design and methodology to be used, number and defining characteristics of study participants involved (including a power analysis, where relevant), data analysis strategies, responsibilities of scientific personnel, time schedule of execution, and key publication outcomes. (Maximum 5 pages)
2.3References (All references cited in section 2.2)
2.4Relevance of proposed project to health systems research in the study country(ies)
2.5Short summaries of the main investigator(s) expertise in this area (Maximum 1 page)

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Part 3: Budget

Applicants should complete the attached Microsoft Excel sheet. The budget should be detailed and should include the total budget and the annual budget. Institutional overhead costs are limited to 10%. Inflation costs should not exceed 5%.

3.1.Other sources of support: Indicate whether you have requested / received other sources of support for this project or if you plan to apply for other funding sources in the future
3.2.Available Funds: Please indicate the total amount of additional money (or in-kind support) which may contribute to the planned project (excluding current application).
3.3.Budget Justification (Maximum 1 page )

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Part 4: CV (Maximum 2 pages) (copy as needed for co-investigators)

Name

EDUCATION

Degree / Field / Institution / Year of Graduation

Employment

Position / Key responsibilities / Institution / Dates of employment
Peer-reviewed publications
Reports, book chapters, and other publications
Conference Presentations
Professional memberships
Awards, honors, and grants received

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