VIPPRA is an interactive virtual course to assist international pediatric pulmonology fellows and early career researchers with interest in pediatric lung health to learn and apply scientific research methods.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of developing a research question, various scientific study designs, the basic elements of manual of procedures and develop basic bio-statistical skills.
This interactive course is planned to have online seminars and hands-on work with a mentor to develop a research protocol and manual of procedures that is ready to be submitted for institutional review board approval.
The target population of this program is international pediatric pulmonology fellows or early career researchers with interest in pediatric lung health who would like to embark on or improve scientific research skills in the field of pediatric pulmonology.
Two participants will be allocated to each faculty considering their research interests. If we have more than expected number of applicants, applicants from low-middle income countries will be prioritized.
For further details and application requirements, visit the VIPPRA web page.