The
University of Zambia, School of Medicine (UNZA SOM), Department of Public
Health in collaboration with TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training
in Tropical Diseases, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a
place in the following full-time postgraduate programmes, with a focus on
Implementation Research, for the 2016 academic year, commencing September 2016.
Implementation Research focu
University of Zambia, School of Medicine (UNZA SOM), Department of Public
Health in collaboration with TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training
in Tropical Diseases, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a
place in the following full-time postgraduate programmes, with a focus on
Implementation Research, for the 2016 academic year, commencing September 2016.
Implementation Research focu
ses on the systematic approach to understanding and
addressing barriers to effective and quality implementation of health
interventions, strategies and policies.
- Master
of Public Health, Epidemiology - Master
of Public Health, Health Promotion and Education - Master
of Public Health, Health Policy and Management
Further
information on implementation research is available from: www.who.int/tdr/publications/topics/ir-toolkit/en/
information on implementation research is available from: www.who.int/tdr/publications/topics/ir-toolkit/en/
ELIGIBILITY
FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
The
scheme, which is provided by TDR, the Special Programme for Research and
Training in Tropical Diseases based at the World Health Organization in Geneva,
Switzerland, provides full scholarship. Only applicants from low- and
middle-income countries within the WHO Afro Region are eligible to apply. Five
(05) fellowships are available for the academic year 2016 – 2017.
scheme, which is provided by TDR, the Special Programme for Research and
Training in Tropical Diseases based at the World Health Organization in Geneva,
Switzerland, provides full scholarship. Only applicants from low- and
middle-income countries within the WHO Afro Region are eligible to apply. Five
(05) fellowships are available for the academic year 2016 – 2017.
Please
see this link for WHO Afro Region Countries: http://www.afro.who.int/en/countries.html
Please see this link for World Bank list of LMICs: http://data.worldbank.org/income-level/LMC
see this link for WHO Afro Region Countries: http://www.afro.who.int/en/countries.html
Please see this link for World Bank list of LMICs: http://data.worldbank.org/income-level/LMC
Other
requirements are:
requirements are:
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree with a credit or above in a relevant field from any
recognized university - Proficiency
in English - If
working, must provide evidence of ability to obtain study leave - Applicants
should normally be below 35 years of age at the time of applying
SCHOLARSHIP
DETAILS
DETAILS
This
TDR International Postgraduate Training Programme scholarship covers:
TDR International Postgraduate Training Programme scholarship covers:
- Annual
Return air fare to home country - Medical
and accident insurance - An
allowance towards the costs of recommended learning materials (reference
text books and laptop) - Support
for research project thesis/dissertation expenses and supervision,
including travel and sustenance during data collection - A
monthly stipend to cover living expenses
Recipients
will be enrolled as postgraduate students, and their careers will be tracked
with the new TDR Global alumni and stakeholder platform that will be launched
in the next year, providing ongoing monitoring of the impact of the programme,
as well as networking and increased visibility opportunities for students.
will be enrolled as postgraduate students, and their careers will be tracked
with the new TDR Global alumni and stakeholder platform that will be launched
in the next year, providing ongoing monitoring of the impact of the programme,
as well as networking and increased visibility opportunities for students.
METHOD
OF APPLYING
OF APPLYING
Application
forms can be obtained from http://www.unza.zm/application-forms-postgraduate, required
documents are listed in the application form.
forms can be obtained from http://www.unza.zm/application-forms-postgraduate, required
documents are listed in the application form.
Completed
and signed application forms, accompanied by a motivation letter in Word
Format, should be submitted to the Department of Public Health at this email
address: tdrunza@gmail.com.
Please put clearly in your email subject line ‘Application for TDR
Scholarship’.
and signed application forms, accompanied by a motivation letter in Word
Format, should be submitted to the Department of Public Health at this email
address: tdrunza@gmail.com.
Please put clearly in your email subject line ‘Application for TDR
Scholarship’.
Application
deadline:
April 1st 2016 at 1700 CAT
deadline:
April 1st 2016 at 1700 CAT
For
further information or clarification, please contact:
further information or clarification, please contact:
Ms.
Choolwe Nkwemu Jacobs,
University of Zambia,
School of Medicine,
Department of Public Health
Email: choolwe2003@yahoo.com
Cell: +260-965- 346014
Choolwe Nkwemu Jacobs,
University of Zambia,
School of Medicine,
Department of Public Health
Email: choolwe2003@yahoo.com
Cell: +260-965- 346014
Prof
Charles Michelo,
University of Zambia,
School of Medicine,
Department of Public Health
Email: ccmichelo@yahoo.com
Tel+260-979-232403(operational)
Tele fax +260-211-256181
Charles Michelo,
University of Zambia,
School of Medicine,
Department of Public Health
Email: ccmichelo@yahoo.com
Tel+260-979-232403(operational)
Tele fax +260-211-256181
