WHO/TDR 2023 Postgraduate Scholarship for Developing Countries (Fully-funded)

The School of Public Health, University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, is pleased to announce a new extension to the Call for Applications for the award of TDR Postgraduate Training Scholarships for a twoyear Master of Public Health (MPH) postgraduate programme, with specialization in implementation science, for the academic session 2023–2025, beginning in August 2023.

This full scholarship is supported by TDR, the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Only candidates and residents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of the World Health Organization Region of the Americas are eligible to apply.

• About World Health Organisation (WHO)
• WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Health Organisation (WHO)

WHO began when their Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day. WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. WHO goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being. WHO, as the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system, adheres to the UN values of integrity, professionalism and re... read more

WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship

• Type Postgraduate
• OrganisationWorld Health Organisation (WHO)
• Country to study Colombia
• School to study University of Antioquia
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline May 29, 2023

Aim and Benefits of WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship

• Economy airfare between the home country of the student and Colombia.
• Tuition and academic fees.
• Basic medical and accident insurance.
• Monthly stipend to cover food and accommodation for one person.
• Support for research project/thesis expenses, including travel during data collection in home country

Requirements for WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Be residents in and nationals of low- and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) in the WHO African Region.
• Be 35 years old or younger.
• Be interested in developing a career in implementation research on infectious diseases of poverty.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from any recognized university.
• Be proficient in English.
• Provide evidence of ability to obtain study leave from employment (if applicable) before the commencement of program

Interview date, Process and Venue for WHO/TDR Masters Scholarship

Timeline

• 1 March 2023: Extension of the call for Applications
• 29 May 2023: Last date for submission of Completed Applications
• 1 - 4 June 2023: Review of Applications
• 4 June 2023: Summon of Shortlisted Applicants for Interviews
• 5 - 7 June 2023: Interviews for selection
• 30 June 2023: Final Selection subject to TDR Scholarship Acceptance
• 14 August 2023: Arrival at University of Antioquia/Orientation
• 22 August 2023: Academic Instruction Begin

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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