Early-Career Training on Air Pollution and Health
August 12, 2024 to August 14, 2024
About the training
The Health Effects Institute (HEI), the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and the Collaborative for Air Pollution and Health Effects Research—India (CAPHER-India) are organizing a training programme on methods and approaches for air pollution and health research at ICIMOD between August 12-14, 2024.
The training will cover modules on air pollution monitoring, exposure assessment, epidemiology, health impact assessment, as well as grant and science writing and science communication. This workshop will bring together 20 early career researchers from across South Asia and a group of international and regional experts for a three day in-person training workshop.
Objectives
• Equip participants with knowledge on various approaches for exposure assessment and epidemiological study designs related to air quality.
• Develop participants’ skills in design and conduct of air pollution and health studies.
• Provide training on accessing research funding, drafting proposals, conducting research, and effectively communicating findings to broad audiences.
• Establish a network of early-career researchers across South Asia.
HEI Code of Conduct
HEI fully expects that all participants who attend any in-person or online meeting or event behave with the utmost respect for peers, colleagues, staff, volunteers, researchers, sponsors, and everyone across the HEI community. It is our sincere desire that every event, meeting, and gathering we host or participate in fosters and encourages an inclusive, positive, and welcoming environment for all. Read HEI’s full Code of Conduct Statement.
