With the aim to build the capacity of researchers and practitioners to develop and implement HPSR, HSTP has taken on the role of creating a community of Health Policy and System Researchers in India.
Our flagship initiative, the India Health Policy & Systems Research Fellowship program was launched in January 2021. This initiative of HSTP aims to enhance the capacity of mid-career public health professionals in health policy and systems research (HPSR) methods to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in health. Organised in collaboration with a global network of eminent partners, the fellowship envisages to identify twenty fellows each year. Each cohort is trained in HPSR methods through a blended training program that includes practical experience of conducting an HPSR study.
For instance, the second cohort selected in year 2022 took to study topics ranging from Multimorbidity Management in PHCs, Digital Technology for Health Service Delivery, Systemic Complexities in Non-Communicable Disease Services, Inappropriate Antibiotic Use, Menstrual Health-Friendly School Campuses, Gender-Responsive Pathways for Adolescent Sexual Health, Cross-Sectoral Collaboration for Zoonotic Diseases, Stock Out of Essential Drugs, to Health System Responsiveness. Depending on the nature of the study, the geographic areas covered specific districts, to state-level systems, and national systems. The program brings together a diverse discipline of researchers who are trained to generate evidence-informed solutions to influence health reforms for improving health outcomes.
The first six months are an intense online phase where the selected fellows are taken through the specificities of HPSR. This is an important phase where fellows not only learn new material but also recognise and unlearn many of their disciplinary biases. The second cohort completed the online phase and made their jury presentations to a panel comprised of global and national HPSR experts (core faculty, supported by external reviewers), before proceeding to the year-long implementation phase.
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"HPSR training tuned me to approach the health-related issues/events in a comprehensive way. With this approach, I feel more confident and try to engage with multiple stakeholders to address the issue. HPSR made me realise the influence of multiple players in every health issue. "
- Kalaiselvi (Fellow, Cohort 2)
Since its launch, a total of 58 researchers have been trained in HPSR by the program. 10 researchers have completed their studies (Cohort 1), 18 are implementing their HPSR studies (Cohort 2) and in FY23 20 were selected to undergo the training (Cohort 3) in FY24. The worldwide network of the program has enabled fellows to make an impact at the national and global levels through their collaborations.
"It is a delight to see the remarkable progress we have made in the program. This is an exciting journey of working collaboratively, learning together, supporting the development of HPSR and the next generation of HPSR researchers in India."
- Sumit Kane, Professor, Nossal Institute of Global Health, University of Melbourne
The call for applications for the Cohort 2024 is now open.
Apply for Cohort 2024 here - https://bit.ly/ApplyForCohort2024
To know more, visit https://indiahpsrfellowships.org/ and follow us on www.x.com/HPSRIndia
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