Emerging Economy Microgrant Advisory Group Seeks Members to Serve

Mission

The mission of the AIHA Emerging Economies Microgrant Advisory Group is to provide a fair, structured, transparent, and consistent mechanism for funding educational and research projects that promote occupational hygiene in economically developing nations.

Vision

The vision of the Group is to expand occupational hygiene awareness and capacity globally in order to reduce the risk of injury, illness, and fatality to workers in nations with the fewest resources.

Background and Overview

Established in 2018, the AIHA/IAC Emerging Economies Microgrant Program was created to increase understanding and build capacity for occupational hygiene in developing nations around the world. Microgrants are funded by the association each year and carry the full support of the AIHA Board; their importance is reflected in the AIHA strategic plan under the domain “Advancement & Dissemination of Knowledge.

Group Members

All members must be AIHA national members. Members of the International Affairs Committee (IAC) will be encouraged to participate. The IAC will designate a liaison to the Advisory Group at its Annual General Meeting. AIHA members from other committees may be sought to participate to assist with activities or projects.

The Group members will elect officers once per year at the AIHA annual conference (AIHA Connect) or whenever necessary. Officers will rotate through the group in a four-year tour with one year each beginning as Secretary, Vice Chair, Chair, and Past Chair. Any treasury functions will be addressed by the Chair.

The Group will hold virtual meetings on a quarterly basis to review protocols and discuss policies.

General Time Commitment

• Quarterly virtual meeting (each lasting 1 hour)
• One in-person meeting (usually at AIHA Connect)
• Members are expected to participate in at least one meeting and complete at least three microgrant project proposal reviews within any 12-month consecutive period
• Other duties as assigned (based on identified project needs)

Accountability

• Accountable to the AIHA Board of Directors
• Agree to uphold and abide by the AIHA Bylaws, Conflict of Interest, and Code of Conduct policies

Application

To apply, please complete the submission form in full, including a CV or resume in a PDF file format. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Deadline

The deadline to rolling. While we will only accept up to seven (7) members at a time, we will maintain a waiting list should we exceed that number of interested participants.

Our goal is to notify applicants within 3 weeks of the deadline stated above. Should you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Aimee Thomas.

Thank you for your interest.