The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
(TDR) invites applications for postgraduate training grants leading to
MSc and PhD degrees focused on disciplines relevant to implementation
research (such as, but not limited to, epidemiology, social sciences,
biostatistics, health economics, health/medical education, health
information systems, community and environmental health).
The training may take place in the home country of the applicant,
another low- and middle-income country (LMIC), or a high-income country.
Eligibility
Only applications from individuals who are nationals of and based
in LMICs will be considered. Specific focus will be given to applicants
from least developed countries. The target age bracket is 25-30 years
for MSc grants and up to 35 years for PhD grants. Applicants must have
no more than three and five years post-graduation for men and women
respectively. Preference will be given to candidates who have a
provisional acceptance or course registration in an accredited
university in addition to being employed in their home institution.
Priority will be given to local or regional training. Applicants already
registered for a doctoral degree in their home country requesting
support for their thesis research should provide evidence of
registration, research project proposal (with ethical clearance if
applicable), as well as an itemized fully justified budget up to a
maximum amount of US$ 20 000.
