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PAHO Research Promotion and Development

Welcome to PAHO Research Promotion and Development, the gateway to current information on research for health serving policy-makers, health-care providers, the general public and anyone interested in using research to advance public health, equity and development.

Our program focuses on the strengthening of research for health through the dissemination and translation of knowledge, the promotion of research governance, and the monitoring of ethics and standards within research practices. Our research portal draws together information gathered from the region on these key areas of interest.

What's New

Fifty students from Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama selected to be part of ERACOL’s ERASMUS Summer Programme 2010.
HRWeb - Press Release COHRED Aug 3 2010
New Research Funding Opportunities

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Who We Are

Our objectives, mission and vision

Why Invest in Research for Health?

A series of case studies examining the benefits of investment in research for health.

Milestones: Research for Health
A timeline of key events that have contributed to PAHO’S Research Policy Read more...

Framework & Mandates

Policy on Research for Health (Abridged)
The 49th Directing Council approved PAHO’s Regional Policy on Research for Health which offers a strategic approach to strengthen research governance and knowledge translation.

PAHO Advisory Committee on Health Research (ACHR)

PAHO/WHO Research Focal Points

PAHO has in-country representation throughout the region. Use the map provided to find the contact information for each PAHO focal point.

Internships

To read about internship opportunities in research at different PAHO entities, read testimonials from former interns, or apply, visit our internship section