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Training

Early-career training on air pollution and health

Programmes

AAB

Venue

ICIMOD Headquarters

Date & Time

12 August 2024 to 14 August 2024

Agenda

About the training

 The Health Effects Institute (HEI), International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and Collaborative for Air Pollution and Health Effects Research – India (CAPHER-India) are organising a training on methods and approaches for air pollution and health research.

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 15-20 early-career researchers from across South Asia and a group of international and regional experts.

Objectives

  • Equip participants with knowledge on various approaches of exposure assessments and health assessments for designing epidemiological studies.
  • Develop participants’ skills in utilizing local air quality data for conducting health impact assessments.
  • Provide training on accessing funding, drafting proposals, conducting research, and effectively communicating findings.
  • Establish a network of early-career researchers across South Asia.