Web Form: Request for Proposals - Health Systems Strengthening

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.

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 improve MDA or MMDP services; 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 improvement in program performance (including effectiveness, equity) achieved as a result of the research intervention.

Examples include, but are not limited to: Children, Adult Women, Adult Men, Nomads, Migrants, CDDs, the Disabled, the Elderly, Urban Slum Dwellers, 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.

If this study plans to use electronic data collection, please list the platform (e.g.: ODK, REDCap, LINKS) and please note if NTD-SC support is needed.

Briefly explain how the study team will promote knowledge translation among various stakeholders.

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.