ILS TA Cohort Program

What are the general expectations of participants?

Participants are expected to actively participate in a series of virtual (and possibly in-person meetings). These meetings will occur in group settings as well as focus on individual project teams. Meetings could take the form of speaker panels, workshops, brainstorming, consensus building, etc. and will be constructed according to the needs of the group. General conduct and requirements for participants will also be decided in collaboration with the cohort.
Why was I invited to participate?

TA invitees were selected based on a priority to support community-led projects that are using innovative methodological approaches to get to unique systems-level solutions.
How do I accept the invitation?

Respond to the invitation that was sent on April 1st by end of day Wednesday, April 10th indicating your interest in TA.
By when do I need to decide?

April 10, 2024.
How many teams are participating?

Six to eight teams from different Indigenous communities or tribes within the US and its territories.
What is the time commitment?

Up to 12 months starting in the fall of 2024. Frequency and duration of meeting times will be determined in collaboration with the cohort.
What if I have questions before I decide?

If you have any questions, please contact the Evidence for Action program office at evidenceforaction@ucsf.edu.
What does it mean that this is co-developed with participants?

Participants will share mutual responsibility for deciding what the structure and content of the TA will be based on consensus making.
If I don’t accept, will it hurt my chances for future funding opportunities?

Your decision not to accept the TA invitation has no impact on future funding with E4A or the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Will ownership of my proposed intervention/project shift if I accept changes to my proposal or project in the TA process?

No. We are wholly respectful of both intellectual and data sovereignty. As such, ownership will remain with the original team and you are not obligated to accept suggestions and input.