Request for Proposals - Increasing Effectiveness of Delivery of Preventive Chemotherapy against NTDs

The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Support Center, a program of The Task Force for Global Health, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the COR-NTD grant, is soliciting proposals to improve the delivery of interventions used in the elimination of preventive-chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Successful proposals will partner with local institutions to investigate barriers and develop and test feasible solutions to persistent challenges associated with the implementation of NTD programs near elimination, with a focus on local government solutions, domestic research financing, and policy change. Research proposed for this call will investigate and develop solutions to persistent challenges associated with the implementation of NTD programs, focusing on scalable solutions that can be incorporated into program implementation plans. Successful proposals will include a clear strategy i) to test strategies to improve NTD intervention delivery in districts where challenges have been identified; ii) quantify this improvement; and iii) describe how research outcomes will be translated into policy change and program practice. ***NOTE*** Only proposals with primary focuses on lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, onchocerciasis, or schistosomiasis will be considered. A key requirement for proposal submission is the documentation of Ministry of Health (or other Ministries) support for the research representing at least 50% of the total project cost through direct financial or in-kind support for the project.


STUDY TEAM

PI Gender*

For each investigator involved with this study please provide name, title, and email contact.

Please list any collaborating institutions and provide a point of contact (name and email address) associated with each.

Is the contracting organization for this project a government agency?

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STUDY DETAILS

Where will this study take place?

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Please check disease(s) below on which this study will focus. If you select "Other Disease(s)" please specify the disease(s) in this box or write N/A. **Note** Only proposals with LF, Trachoma, Schisto, and Oncho as the primary focus will be considered.

(If yes, state where)

Please describe the problem, citing any evidence from previous research or program data and how this study addresses specific challenges identified by the NTD program. Approximately one 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 as well as data collection tools to be used.

Examples include, but are not limited to: children, adult women, adult men, nomads, migrants, CDDs, the disabled, the elderly, etc.

Please include sample size, primary sampling unit (PSU), number of PSU, etc.

Please enter total number of people to be sampled (numerical figure).

Data Collection Method*

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

Describe how this study will answer the research questions, briefly describe the data analysis plan, what indicators will be used, and how results will be interpreted.

Briefly describe the proposed study deliverables as they relate to your study timeline.

Please describe the knowledge translation and dissemination plan, including the following: potential impact of study outside country of interest, how the results of the study will be integrated into the country program or affect policy, and how the results of the study may be scaled up.


Study Timeline

Please note that from the time of proposal submission, it may take up to 14 weeks for the NTD-SC review and contract process.

Please list any restrictions on the proposed timeline (e.g.: planned MDA, rainy season, holidays, etc.).


FINANCING

Please include a total budget numerical figure only.

Please describe MoH/government co-funding or cost sharing. **NOTE** The MoH/government agencies must contribute at least 50% of the total project cost through direct financial or in-kind support for the project.

Please provide a brief overview of the study budget.


SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Please attach the following supporting documents. 1. Completed NTD-SC Budget Template with justification for various line items and demonstrating return on investment 2. Letter of support from the Ministry of Health 3. Project Timeline 4. Protocol (indicate if in draft form) 5. Additional documentation as applicable (background information, references, theory of change or conceptual framework, documentation of national per diem rates, etc)

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