McMaster University
For Support Of The Partners For Evidence-driven Rapid Learning In Social Systems (PERLSS) Project
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Amount$110,366
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Program
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Date Awarded11/23/2019
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Term26 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
McMaster University will support 11 low- and middle-income country research centers as they test evidence tools that have shown promise in health and may help improve programs and policies in other sectors. The centers will respond to inquiries from policymakers on the policymakers’ timeline, helping clarify problems and causes, options to address them, and implementation considerations. These institutions will also experiment with new ways of incorporating citizen feedback into policy discussions and connecting in-country evidence-oriented groups. McMaster will regrant funds, provide technical support, and facilitate peer learning.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.mcmaster.ca
Address
McMaster University 1280 Main Street West, HSC-3H9, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada
Grants to this Grantee
for support of the Partners for Evidence-driven Rapid Learning in Social Systems (PERLSS) project
McMaster University will support 11 low- and middle-income country research centers as they test evidence tools that have shown promise in health and may help improve programs and policies in other sectors. The centers will respond to inquiries from policymakers on the policymakers’ timeline, helping clarify problems and causes, options to address them, and implementation considerations. These institutions will also experiment with new ways of incorporating citizen feedback into policy discussions and connecting in-country evidence-oriented groups. McMaster will regrant funds, provide technical support, and facilitate peer learning.
