Proposal Web Form: RFP for Implementation Research in Health Campaign Effectiveness

Name, Email, Phone (If different from Project Lead)

Names and Contact Information for Other Key Project Staff (Name, Email, Phone, Organization for each)

Please list additional health domain(s) of focus here

Problem Statement: Describe what is being studied, the problem(s) to address and why (e.g., the rationale and purpose) -- Describe the campaigns that are addressed in the study and the problems or challenges to be addressed through implementation research. What does the current situation look like? Why is this a challenge? -- How is integration defined in the context of the study? -- If relevant, briefly provide supporting data on the epidemiology/prevalence of diseases or health conditions that are addressed by the campaigns. Note if the campaigns are reaching remote regions or underserved populations.

State the purpose and objectives of the study -- What do you expect to learn or determine through this work? How will this study contribute to improving campaign effectiveness? -- Will this research test innovative approaches or scale up proven practices?

Summarize expected outcomes, including the impact the results will have on decision making, programs and policies and country priorities. -- How will the study recommendations be co-developed with stakeholders and communities according to the results? -- Describe which national and local policies and/or guidance your research will inform in addition to the stakeholders for which this research will be relevant.

-- List the primary research question. -- State why this question is important in the country and how it was determined to be important. -- Note how your research question aligns with one of those presented by HCE as priority areas for study (on page 3 of the RFP or the Appendix)

List any secondary research questions. -- State why this set of questions is important and how they were determined to be important

Describe any research frameworks, including for implementation research frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE-AIM, PRISM, etc.) that are being used to select implementation constructs and any tools for measurement.

Describe the study or evaluation design.

Describe the research methods - what you will do, when and how, and why the methods are justified and will yield information to answer the research questions. Describe how the research methods will lead to results that are new, unique, or fill evidence gaps.

Describe the study population and/or types of people that will be asked to provide information or take part in a research activity as part of the IR study. Describe how they will be recruited and consented (if appropriate), the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and any protections, especially for children and vulnerable populations. Describe how any ethical issues will be addressed.

Describe the sample size and selection process (and underlying population) and what variables or factors were used in the sampling.

Describe how the community will be engaged in the design, methods and data collection process.

Describe the data collection and capture methods, data sources and periodicity. Describe data security measures and how data will be kept confidential.

Describe the data analysis methods. Describe approaches to optimize data interpretation and use through data visualization and other culturally appropriate approaches.

Describe the process for receiving ethical and scientific approval for this research, including the institutions responsible for approval (as needed). Please indicate when approvals would be expected, and whether your institution has worked with the institution for ethical review before. Note: All ethical approval certificates are expected 60 days from the start of the award.

Describe the limitations of the study and how they can be mitigated.

Describe how the research team will share knowledge and data as it generated and foster collaborative interpretation and co-production of recommendations with key stakeholders.

Describe your plan for disseminating interim findings, final results, and deliverables. What communication materials will be developed to support dissemination? Include any country-specific materials.

Describe how the research team will facilitate the application and use of the research findings with stakeholders at the global, national, sub-national and/or community-levels.

Describe the experience of the applicant organization and any partners to conduct implementation research in the country. -- Note any collaborative partnerships that are currently in place and those that must be developed during the course of the award. -- Priority will be given to applicants who have demonstrated experience with community-based implementation research. -- For applicant organizations located outside the country where the campaign is being conducted, describe how you will work with the government and local organizations.

Describe how the project team roles and composition are multidisciplinary and include a diversity of perspectives (e.g., people with social science, medical, and epidemiological background, health campaign managers in government agencies, community members, health workers and community health workers).

Describe the relationship between the research team and the campaign implementers (e.g., government, NGOs, CSOs, health system, communities) involved in the study. Describe additional stakeholders or partners and how these collaborative relationships affect the outcomes of the study.

Please give an overview of your project plan here (major activities, deliverables and milestones along with the roles of different organizations (including MOH, community stakeholders, etc.)). -- Note key dates for ethical approvals, campaign implementation schedules and other decision points.

Identify any factors which may affect the project plan and timing of activities (e.g. COVID, seasonal rains, supply chain, political disturbances), noting the level of certainty of planned health campaign schedules.

Describe your approach for monitoring achievement of project objectives and reporting progress against the project plan.

Total Amount of Funds Requested (USD); Please include a total budget numerical figure only

Provide justification of the total requested budget amount, demonstrating value for money, and explain how the budget aligns with the research approach and deliverables. Please also include justification of each line item in the Excel budget template attachment. See RFP for requirements on the budget.

Please include a brief description of each of the following (not to exceed a total of 400 words): -- Project title: the study title should be specific to project goals and location(s) -- Name the country, locations/districts in which the IR study will occur -- The problem statement and overall purpose of the study. State the problem and why this problem is important in operational and public health terms. Highlight how the research is innovative or fills a knowledge gap related to campaign implementation. -- Research objectives and primary and secondary research questions -- Overview of the study design and methods, including any frameworks, target population, sample size selection, sites and participants -- Knowledge translation, dissemination and use plan. Describe how you will co-develop findings with campaign stakeholders and use findings for decision-making. -- Study team composition and partnering government agencies and organizations.

(If different from Project Lead organization; if awarded funds, what institution will be the recipient in the official contract?)

(Who will be able to sign the contract if this project is selected for funding?)