Global Impact Lab

There are relatively few published studies about eye care in developing countries, and Unite For Sight mentors its Global Impact Fellows to design and implement research studies that contribute to knowledge about global health delivery.

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Recent Research By Global Impact Fellows

India

Ghana

Honduras

Methodology

Unite For Sight and its partner eye clinics compile research study questions for Global Impact Fellows to pursue. In collaboration with Unite For Sight and the partner eye clinic, the Global Impact Fellow works with a university mentor to design the research study. Global Impact Fellows are required to receive Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval from their university prior to implementing their study. They are also required to complete Unite For Sight's International Research Online Course and Research Methodology Online Course. Both courses prepare researchers for the critical ethical and methodological issues involved with research in the developing world.

Steps For Prospective Global Impact Fellows Interested in Research

  1. Apply to become a Unite For Sight Global Impact Fellow. Before beginning to work on a research study, it is necessary to first apply and be accepted to the Unite For Sight program.
  2. If accepted to the program, you would next contact Unite For Sight's Program Manager Laura Reynolds at lreynolds@uniteforsight.org about your interest in pursuing a research study.
  3. Discuss your research ideas and goals with Unite For Sight. Develop a research idea and plan.
  4. Find a faculty mentor (professor or physician ideally affiliated with your university).
  5. Design research study with your faculty mentor.
  6. Submit research design to Unite For Sight for guidance, review, and approval.
  7. Submit application and research design to your university's Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval.

Global Health Delivery