CEBHA+ Doctoral Scholarship 2019 for Students in Sub-Saharan Africa

Application Deadline: 26th November 2018.

To be taken at (country): For the CEBHA+ Doctoral Scholarship, each of the doctoral candidates will be hosted at one of three institutions:

• South African Medical Research Council (students may be registered at any university in sub-Saharan Africa)
• Stellenbosch University
• University of Malawi

About the Award: Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by a substantial burden of disease, with premature deaths due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and unintentional injuries being on the rise. There is thus a substantial need to develop and implement evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat NCDs and unintentional injuries in Africa, as well as to address their root causes. CEBHA+, a research network with partners in many African countries, including South Africa, Malawi, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia has emerged from this need. The Network aims to build long-term capacity and infrastructure for evidence-based healthcare and public health in sub-Saharan Africa, by focusing on both prevention of disease and delivery of care for NCDs.

Type: PhD

Eligibility: View CEBHA+ Doctoral Scholarship Eligibility table in Program Webpage (see Link below)

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: The total scholarship is valued at € 24,000 and will be paid out over 3 years. The CEBHA+ Doctoral Scholarship will be administered through the successful candidate’s university; and it will cover tuition fees and research costs, and contribute towards living expenses. Payment of the scholarship will be as per the university policy; and continued payment of the scholarship will depend upon the candidate’s satisfactory progress against agreed goals. The successful candidate will be mentored by experienced researchers within the CEBHA+ Network.

Conditions of the scholarship: The successful doctoral candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct policy relevant NCDs-related research within the low and middle income country (LMIC) public health context
• Submit at least 2 manuscripts emerging from the doctoral research to peer-reviewed journals
• Complete his or her doctoral studies within 3 years after first registration (by the end of 2021)
• Repay the scholarship amount given if the candidate fails to complete his or her studies within the expected period.

Duration of Programme: 3 years

How to Apply: Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria should please submit the following documents by 26 November 2018.

• Completed application form
• Copy of Passport/ID
• Full CV
• Motivational letter outlining relevant research experience
• Proof of registration from doctoral candidate’s university (if applicable)
• Summary of intended doctoral research

Visit Programme Webpage for Details

Important Notes: Please note that Incomplete applications will not be considered