update post DAIDD 2016 and in prep for MMED 2017

daidd/index.md

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 tab: Programs
 longtitle: Clinic on Dynamical Approaches to Infectious Disease Data
 summary: DAIDD is a week-long modeling clinic that provides an introduction to dynamical models used in the study of infectious disease dynamics. Instruction focuses on the conceptual foundations of modeling and model formulation for infectious disease research.
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+alertmsg: The fifth annual <strong>Clinic on Dynamical Approaches to Infectious Disease Data (DAIDD)</strong>, hosted by the University of Georgia’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, was held December 4-10, 2016 in Jacksonville and Yulee, Florida.
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daidd/rfa2016.md

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+title: Request for Applications
+longtitle: Request for Applications to Attend DAIDD 2016
+subtitle: Clinic on Dynamical Approaches to Infectious Disease Data
+tab: DAIDD
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+alertmsg: The application for US-based participants is open through October 31.
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+The International Clinics on Infectious Disease Dynamics and Data (ICI3D) Program invites applications to the fifth annual Clinic on Dynamical Approaches to Infectious Disease Data, which will be held December 4-10, 2016 in Jacksonville and Yulee, Florida. This intensive, 1-week modeling clinic will provide an introduction to dynamical models used in the study of infectious disease dynamics. The Clinic will bring together graduate students, postdoctoral students, and researchers from North America and Africa, and instruction will focus on how the complex dynamics of pathogen transmission influence study design and data collection for addressing problems in infectious disease research.
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+The Clinic will consist of a series of interactive lectures and tutorials that will guide participants through the uses of dynamical modeling in epidemiology. Various modeling paradigms will be discussed, with a particular focus on the development of compartmental models, and participants will be given guidance regarding the appropriate use of models to address their own research questions.  Working closely with their peers and with Clinic faculty, each participant will develop a research plan that describes a roadmap for integration of dynamic modeling with data collection and/or analysis in a study system of their choosing. The research plan can be used as a framework for grant or dissertation proposals when participants return to their home institutions.
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+**Students and researchers with a demonstrated interest in infectious disease research are encouraged to apply. Applicants with a good grounding in statistics and experience with data collection will be preferred. This workshop is not intended for those with substantial prior experience in dynamical modeling.**
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+Funding is available to cover room and board for Clinic participants from the US and Africa. Additional funds to support travel are available for a small number of participants and may be requested during the application process but are not guaranteed. The application process for the Clinic is expected to be highly competitive.
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+- The deadline for receipt of applications from _individuals based at African institutions_ for DAIDD 2016 is October 24, 2016 at 5pm Eastern.
+- The deadline for receipt of applications from _individuals based at US institutions_ for DAIDD 2016 **has been extended to November 4, 2016 at 5pm Eastern**.
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+Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. **Application instructions are available via the application form on the UGA website.**
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