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Leonard E. Gibbs Award 2010 awarded

Geraldine Macdonald and William Turner win the 2010 Leonard E. Gibbs Award for the review, Treatment Foster Care for improving outcomes in children and young people. The award is given for outstanding contribution to evidence-based practice.

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Joint symposium on Cochrane-Campbell Methods

  • Where: Joint Cochrane and Campbell Colloquium, Keystone, Colorado
  • When: October 18th, 09.30-13.45
The Cochrane Methods Executive and the Campbell Methods Coordinating Group invite you to attend a joint symposium on Cochrane-Campbell methods. Leading methodologists will present key current methods issues and challenges faced in the preparation and maintenance of Cochrane and Campbell reviews.

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Cochrane and Campbell Colloquium, Keystone

  • Where: Keystone, Colorado, USA
  • When: 18 - 22 October 2010
The first joint Colloquium of the Cochrane & Campbell Collaborations! The event is hosted by the University of Colorado Denver.

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The Evaluation Conclave 2010

  • Where: New Dehli, India
  • When: 25 - 28 October 2010
The Evaluation conclave will bring together sector experts, leading practitioners, thought leaders and development professionals from across the globe.

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Evidence 2010 - Transforming healthcare

  • Where: BMA House, London, England
  • When: 1 - 2 November 2010
Implementing cost-effective change based on evidence is the key challenge for health systems around the world.

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The Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2011

  • Where: The University of Nottingham, UK
  • When: 7-10 June 2011
This course will appeal to all those interested in completing a Cochrane-style review.

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RFP for the Use of Research Evidence

The William T. Grant Foundation announces its second request for proposals (RFP). The request reflects its interest in supporting research that can inform policy and practice that affect youth. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be employed at a non-profit institution.

The Foundation uses an online applications system for its funding programs. Application information and required forms are available in the How to Apply section on this web page.

The deadline for letters of inquiry is May 6, 2010.

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Treatment Foster Care shows promise

Treatment foster care is a promising intervention for children and youth who are at risk of placement in restrictive settings. However, more research needs to be conducted to get conclusive results. These are the main findings in the systematic review that won this year's Leonard E. Gibbs Award.

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The UK development ministry, DFID

The UK Department for International Development (DFID) has called for proposals from review teams who want to be part of its cutting-edge pilot, scheduled to run from January - September 2010.

The call itself was issued on the Research for Development (R4D) website.

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Review funding alert update, round II

The UK Department for International Development (DFID) will commission 20 systematic reviews. The call is part of a pilot systematic review project that aims to strengthen evidence-informed decision making. PLEASE NOTE! The call, originally to be launched in August, has been postponed. DFID aim to coordinate their call with calls from 3ie and AusAID, due in September.

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