Postgraduate Training Scholarships at the University of Witwatersrand By July 31,2018

Brief description: Fully funded Masters' degree scholarship at the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Public Health, in conjunction with the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), hosted at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland

 Level/Fields of study: Masters

 Number of Scholarships: 7

 Target group: For low - or middle - income country citizens

 Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Return Economy Air Fare

Tuition Fees

Basic medical and accident insurance

Monthly stipend to cover living expenses including accommodation

Support for the research project expenses

 Eligibility:

Be resident in and a national of a low - or middle - income country in the WHO African Region

Applicants should not be older than 35 years of age, women are particularly encouraged to apply

Be interested in developing a career in implementation research on infectious diseases of poverty

Be proficient in English

More information concerning the course requirements can be found here

 Application instructions: Application closes 31st July, 2018. Further information on the Scholarships can be found Here to read the application criteria, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.