Web Form: RFP - Research to Address the Challenges and Inequities Presented by FGS

The Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center (NTD-SC) at The Task Force for Global Health is currently soliciting proposals for operational research to address female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a chronic manifestation of schistosome infections in women and girls. FGS causes considerable inequity by: misdiagnosis and confusion with symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs); social exclusion due to the impact on fertility, marital discord and depression, and; stigma that is associated with sexual and reproductive morbidity for women and girls. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 56 million women and girls are living with FGS in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent published research has recommended urgent global action to address FGS, in order to improve health and social outcomes for millions of women and girls in Africa. Please fill out this form to submit all required Expression of Interest (EOI) information. For more information on this request for proposals, visit: https://www.ntdsupport.org/news/request-proposals-research-address-challenges-and-inequities-presented-female-genital
 

 

STUDY TEAM

For each investigator involved with this study please provide name, title, and email contact. Please denote lead PI.
 
Denote Lead PI and Co-PI(s) if applicable
 
 
Please list the preferred telephone contact number, and contact person's name (Skype contact information is also accepted).
 
 
Please list any collaborating institutions and provide a point of contact (name and email address) associated with each. Also describe the level of engagement you had with the national or sub-national NTD program and implementing partners when developing this study proposal.
 
 

 

STUDY DETAILS

 
 
 
Where will this study take place?
 
 
As applicable, state the clear primary question for both formative and intervention components of the proposal.
 
 
As applicable, state the clear secondary question(s) for both formative and intervention components of the proposal.
 
 
If yes, state where.
 
Please describe the problem, citing any evidence from previous research or program data. Identify and address gaps in knowledge or programmatic activities that must be filled to address challenges and inequities presented by Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS); and why the previous work needs to be continued. Approximately 1 page maximum. If you require more space, please attach a supporting document at the end of this form.
 
 
For each research question listed above, please discuss the specific qualitative and quantitative methods and data collection tools to be used. Also explain the plan for measuring the result of the research intervention.
 
 
 
Examples include, but are not limited to: Children, Adult Women, Adult Men, Nomads, Migrants, CDDs, the Disabled, the Elderly, etc.
 
Provide sample size for each method and target group. For example, 8 focus group discussions with community members, cross-sectional community survey with 250 community members, or in-depth interviews with 12 community leaders
 
 
For each research question listed above, briefly describe the data analysis plan, what indicators will be used, and how results will be interpreted.
 
 
Briefly describe the proposed study deliverables and the considerations for scale up of the output.
 
 
 
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If this study plans to use electronic data collection, please list the platform (e.g.: ODK, REDCap, etc) and please note if NTD-SC support is needed.
 
 
Briefly explain how the study team will promote knowledge translation among various stakeholders.
 
 

 

FINANCING

 
Please include a total budget numerical figure only.
 
Please provide a brief overview of the study budget.
 
 
List co-funder(s), if any exist, and describe their contribution(s) to this study.
 
 

 

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

 
As applicable, please attach the following supporting documents: 1. Completed NTD-SC Budget Template (please provide justification for various line items and demonstrate value for money): https://tinyurl.com/NTDSCBudget 2. Letter of support from the Ministry of Health 3. Documentation of national per diem rates 4. Conceptual framework/theory of change for this study as an image or document 5. Project Timeline
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