Content and Methodology
Purpose and Scope
The manual aims to:
- Provide an evidence-based framework for equitable, participatory, and culturally grounded engagement in global health contexts;
- Consolidate theoretical foundations (social determinants, rights-based and participatory approaches);
- Develop practical toolkits, templates, and a training-of-trainers (ToT) curriculum adaptable for academic and practitioner use;
- Highlight comparative case studies and best practices from EUGLOH regions and beyond.
Contributors will work on chapters spanning theoretical foundations, engagement models, co-creation and communication strategies, sustainability, and training pedagogy. Each chapter team will be interdisciplinary, ensuring diversity in disciplinary and regional perspectives.
Eligibility
We invite applications from PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Global health, public health, or community health
- Migration and minority studies
- Social determinants of health
- Participatory or qualitative research methods
- Education, training-of-trainers, or capacity building
- Intercultural communication, ethics, or human rights
Demonstrated interest or experience in working with migrant, refugee, minority, or indigenous communities is highly desirable. Excellent written English and ability to collaborate in cross-institutional, multidisciplinary teams
Selection process
This is a competitive call with max. 2 participants per EUGLOH partner institution. Selection will be based on:
- Relevance of expertise to the manual’s thematic areas;
- Quality and clarity of the motivation statement;
- Diversity in disciplinary, geographical, and institutional representation;
- Commitment to collaborative writing and design sprint participation.
Final selection will be made by the editorial coordination team in consultation with EUGLOH’s Work Package 6.
Roles and responsibilities
Selected experts will:
- Join a chapter working group (matched to expertise and interest);
- Contribute to literature reviews, conceptual framing, or case studies;
- Participate in a virtual design sprint (3–5 sessions) to co-develop frameworks and content;
- Review, edit, and finalize assigned sections under the guidance of lead editors;
- Co-author or be acknowledged as a contributing author, depending on the scope of contribution.
Contributors will be credited according to academic authorship norms (co-author or contributing expert status) and invited to participate in subsequent dissemination activities and workshops. Publication will be done in collaboration with Palgrave Macmillan. UHH will cover the costs associated with this.
Timeline (Tentative)
Deadline for expression of interest: 21. November 2025
Selection and notification of experts: 5. December 2025
Design-sprint and collaborative writing workshop: 15. & 16. December 2025
** In person/online hybrid event: January - exact dates yet to be confirmed **
Draft chapters due: 15. February 2026
Peer review and revisions due: 01. April 2026
Final submissions due: 01. May 2026
Editorial process and publication due: 01. August 2026
How to apply
Applicants should submit the following:
- Motivation statement (1-2 pages): Explain your research background, interest in culturally sensitive community engagement, and preferred contribution area(s) (theory, case study, pedagogy, or toolkit).
- NOTE: Please also indicate in your motivation statement which of the chapters you are interested in contributing to (listed below; you can choose more than one)
- Short CV (max. 2 pages): including educational background, research focus, and key publications or projects.
- Affiliation and contact information (institutional email and department)
Selected candidates will be notified after review.
Outline
FRONT MATTER
Scope, objectives, and audience; comprehensive overview of the need for culturally sensitive outreach strategies in health contexts; acknowledgements, a foreword from the EUGLOH leadership, and a roadmap of the manual’s structure.
PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN GLOBAL HEALTH
Chapter 1: Introduction to Global and Minority Health
Subheadings: social determinants, health inequities, definitions, barriers to care, regional snapshots
This chapter may establish the theoretical and practical foundations of global health, with a focus on the social determinants affecting migrant, refugee, minority, and indigenous populations. It may also explore health inequities, barriers to care, and the importance of culturally and linguistically tailored interventions. Case examples from EUGLOH regions can illustrate how these dynamics manifest locally and globally.
Chapter 2: Principles of Effective Engagement
Subheadings: human rights framework, participatory ethics, trust building, accountability and power sharing.
Here, key principles for building trust and fostering collaboration between health systems and marginalized communities could be introduced. The chapter may draw on human rights frameworks, participatory approaches, and intercultural dialogue to outline ethical, sustainable, and equitable engagement practices. Special emphasis should be placed on accountability, transparency, and the role of power-sharing in health initiatives.
PART II: ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK
Chapter 3: Engagement Strategy Model
Subheadings: five-stage model, practical tools, rapid checklist
This chapter can present an engagement model, e.g., 5 stages: Identify, Connect, Co-Create, Sustain, Evaluate. Each stage includes practical tools and techniques for implementation, supported by real-world examples from EUGLOH partner institutions. It aims to provide a scalable and adaptable framework for diverse health contexts.
Chapter 4: Context Analysis & Community Mapping
Subheadings: stakeholder mapping, participatory mapping methods, power and trust matrices, data ethics
Methods for identifying key stakeholders, mapping power dynamics, and understanding the sociocultural landscape of target communities. Tools such as participatory mapping, network analysis, and ethnographic approaches can be presented. The goal is to enable evidence-based decision-making for tailored outreach strategies.
Chapter 5: Communication & Co-Creation Techniques
Subheadings: multilingual messaging, narrative and storytelling, design thinking, info design for low-literacy
Innovative approaches for inclusive communication, emphasizing multilingual and culturally relevant messaging, covering co-creation methods such as design thinking, community storytelling, and participatory workshops.
Chapter 6: Sustainability and Capacity Building
Subheadings: mentorship models, financing and funding routes, institutionalization, local policy integration
Long-term impact and scalability. Strategies for embedding capacity within communities and institutions may be presented, including mentorship models and funding mechanisms. Framework for monitoring.
PART III: TRAINING THE TRAINERS
Chapter 7: Adult Learning
Subheadings: experiential learning, reflective practice, adapting to cultural contexts, hybrid learning
Drawing on adult learning theory, principles such as experiential learning, motivation, and reflection can be explored. Guidance on adapting training methodologies to diverse audiences, including community leaders and health workers. Practical exercises and facilitation tips.
Chapter 8: Training Curriculum
Subheadings: modular lesson plans, competency framework, assessment rubrics, samples
Modular curriculum outline on the concepts and strategies introduced in earlier chapters. The chapter can define a competency framework for trainers, offering adaptable learning paths for different contexts. Templates and sample lesson plans can be provided for immediate application.
Chapter 9: Assessing Outcomes
Subheadings: M&E, qualitative rapid appraisal, mixed methods survey template, indicators for equity
Tools for evaluating training effectiveness and measuring impact qualitatively and quantitatively. Pre/post surveys, community feedback loops, and longitudinal studies.
PART IV: Case Studies / Best Practices
Chapter 10: EUGLOH Case Studies
Subheadings: Case reports
This section will explore case studies of successful engagement strategies for underserved communities, such as the Global University Alliance and others to showcase what can be done effectively to reach those communities and have a sustainable impact.
Chapter 11: Global Perspectives
Subheadings: non-EU comparative cases / Global South, lessons for transfer
This chapter will focus on perspectives on engagement with underserved communities beyond EU, which will broaden the perspective and give an outlook to other indigenous people.
PART V: Practical Toolkit
Consolidation of manual’s key concepts into resources. Worksheets, checklists, templates, and guidelines. Recommendations for further reading.
Specifications
For the full manual, we expect a total of 80.000 – 95.000 words, including front matter, chapters and toolkit. For figures and tables, we estimate around 30 – 40 in total, excluding the downloadable toolkit, templates and worksheet as an appendix.
