Table 2.

Steps in the research process for the Research and Development Component of the Bloomberg Data for Health Initiative and the activities they entail.

Activity	Description	Focus/Content	Frequency
Trainings
Focus Group Discussions training	How to run and manage FDGs	Technical skill development + knowledge	2 (13 researchers trained)
Standard Operating Procedures Training	Presenting finalized research protocols and research plans	Technical skill development + management	2 (10 researchers trained)
Implementation Training	Preparing partners for IVR data collection and analysis	Technical skill development + management	3 (22 researchers trained)
Data collection training	Training for local call-center operatives to perform CATI	Technical skill development	2 (14 researchers trained)
Products
Scientific Papers	Worked with partners to developed manuscripts for publications	Research + analysis Career development	3 co-authorships, 3 independent papers (in progress)
Scientific Proposals	Worked with partners to develop research protocols including all phases of research for submission to IRBs and donor	Technical skill development + Management	3 proposals completed, 3 proposals underway. All submitted have been approved by donor and IRB and funded
Products (reports, conferences etc.)	Drafting of monthly and quarterly reports to donor	Management + Career Development	Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports
Research Network
Networking	Frequent phone and skype calls, and in-person meetings both in US and at study sites	Management + Career Development	Minimum of monthly meeting/call 11 in-person meetings from 10/16 to 09/17