EUGLOH invites expressions of interest from qualified early-career scholars and postdoctoral researchers to contribute to the forthcoming Open Access Manual for Culturally Sensitive Outreach and Engagement Strategies in Global Health. This manual will serve as both a scholarly and practical resource, combining theoretical insights with applied methodologies, tools, and case studies addressing health engagement with migrant, minority, and marginalized communities.

Recent systematic reviews and agency assessments indicate a surge in participatory and community-engagement activity for migrant and minority health. but they also document major heterogeneity in practice, weak translation of methods into trainer-ready curricula, and sparse standardized evaluation metrics. This manual directly responds to those deficits by providing (i) reproducible co-creation protocols and templates, (ii) a competency-based Training-of-Trainers curriculum adapted for marginalized and multilingual populations, (iii) a mixed-methods M&E package for equity outcomes, and (iv) comparative, university-anchored case studies that enable cross-site synthesis and pedagogical uptake.

The manual will be developed collaboratively through a design sprint and co-creation process involving experts from across EUGLOH’s nine partner universities and affiliated networks. Selected contributors will participate in interdisciplinary writing teams focusing on conceptual, methodological, and applied sections of the volume.

The design sprint and collaborative writing workshop will take place online on 15 - 16 December, 2025 (tentative - see schedule below), with writing and revisions to take place over the spring semester. Participants will also meet for a hybrid (online/in person) event in January - exact dates are yet to be confirmed. In order to participate in person, we ask you to inquire about unused mobility funds for physical participation with your local EUGLOH team!

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: 12 December, 2025

Selection and notification of experts: 19 December, 2025

Design sprint and collaborative writing workshop (online): 29-30 January, 2026

In person/online hybrid event: 2-3 March, 2026

Draft chapters due: 31 March, 2026

Peer review and revisions due: 15 May, 2026

Final submissions due: 15 June, 2026

Editorial process and publication due: 1 August, 2026

Timeline (tentative):

Deadline for expression of interest: 12 December, 2025

Selection and notification of experts: 19 December, 2026

Design-sprint and collaborative writing workshop (online): 29 & 30 January 2026

In person/online hybrid event: 2 & 3 March, 2026

Draft chapters due: 31 March, 2026

Peer review and revisions due: 15 May, 2026

Final submissions due: 15 June, 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.

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