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INCLEN Training Opportunities Book - February 2005 Below is a listing of training opportunities pertinent to INCLEN faculty. As this list is likely to not be exhaustive, please forward additional information to . The entries below assume that the applicant has proficiency in English or the host country language, and that the applicant will return to his/her own country upon completion of study. For Study In Africa Eligible Country / Region Africa No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 1 African Medical and Research Forum Distance Education Programme AMREF runs 10 print based (correspondence) courses including: Child Health, Family Planning, Communicable Diseases, Helping Mother's Breastfeed, Medicine, Immunization, Community Health, Mental Health, Environmental Health, and Obstetrics and Gynecology Courses are self contained or reference Payment per course Various and manual based. This training can be required done while health workers remain on their job. This training responds to the immediate needs as they arise in the field. Various www.amref.org/dista nce.htm Africa Africa 2 African Medical and Research Forum Training Various. A sampling includes: Teaching Training takes place at the International Methodology, Applied Epidemiology, Training Centre in Nairobi, Kenya Research Methodology, Writing Skills, Gender in Health and Development, etc. Over 27 courses are offered in 2005 Various. A sampling includes: Behavior and social change in HIV/AIDS; Health Systems Research, Malaria Prevention and Control, etc. Over 16 courses are offered in 2005 some offered twice a year. RATN is a network of training institutions in east and south Africa established to provide a forum for communication between training institutions. RATN aims to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS training in the region to strengthen human capabilities in this area. Training takes place at the International Training Centre in Nairobi, Kenya Payment per course Various, see required training calendar Various www.amref.org/tra ining.htm Africa Africa 3 African Medical and Research Forum Short Courses Payment per course Various, see required short course description and dates Various www.amref.org/tra ining.htm Africa Africa 4 Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) Training Core training areas include: clinical management of STDs/HIV/AIDs, counseling, Community Outreach, Lab and research skills, training g of trainers, etc. Applications for specific courses are available at the RATN secretariat or website. Qualified applicants with full or partial support are given priority in selection process. Held in South Africa for non-South Africans; held anywhere in Africa for South Africans. Four fellowships are awarded annually. Fellows must return to home country. Host institution must be a university or research institute. A weekly issue of funding courses and conferences is available on their website Fee per training is Varies required. Very limited funds are available for support. Applications are www.ratn.org due to secretariat at least 3 months prior to the training course offered. Africa Africa 5 Medical Research Council of South Africa, Office of International Affairs South African Medical Research Council and South African AIDS vaccine Initiative Africa Fellowships The purpose of this fellowship is to build research capacity and strengthen research collaboration with Africa and between African scientists. This is a traveling research fellowship in health research with preference given to proposals which address the MRC's research priorities. Airfare, fellow salary 1 year (maximum $2,000 SA Rand); research costs (maximum $100,00 SA Rand) TBA in 2005 www.mrc.ac.za/fu nding/international .htm 1 For Study In Australia Eligible Country / Region Developing Countries No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 6 AUSAID Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) ADS provides opportunities for List of eligible countries, personal developing country students to undertake eligibility requirements and participating post-secondary level study in Australia Australian Universities are available on website. Download ADS information kit for 2005 on website. Covers travel, academic fees, basic health insurance and living allowance Covers full tuition fees, medical insurance Usually at Varies by country least one year www.ausaid.gov.a u/scholar/studyin. cfm Australia Any 7 Australian Government, Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) International IPRS are to support international students The allocation of scholarships to Postgraduate in high quality research programs at participating institutions is based on Research Australian universities. a formula that is reflective of their Scholarships (IPRS) overall research performance and consistent with the funding obtained under the Research Training Scheme (RTS) for new research students. Applications for a scholarship should be made directly to a participating institution. Each institution has responsibility for determining the selection process by which scholarships are allocated to applicants. 2 years September 30, (master's 2005; degree) and 3 years (doctoral degree) http://www.dest.go v.au/highered/res earch/aiprss.htm Canada Argentina, Brazil, China, France, Italy 8 Canadian Institute of International Health Research Scientific Exchange (CIHR) CIHR participates in 6 programs, each Varies with country program with a separate agreement which are intended to foster collaboration between independent investigators in Canada and those in Argentina, Brazil, China, France and Italy Visiting scientists will Varies with receive a living country allowance and a program travel allowance October 1, 2005 www.cihr.ca Canada Any 9 Canadian Institute of "Fellowships" Health Research (CIHR) To provide support for high qualified Candidates must hold a health $40,000 Cdn per candidates at postdoctoral or post health professional degree in a regulated health year + $5,000 professional degree. profession and have no more than 5 research allowance years of post-PhD research training. Awards are given at Canadian intuitions. This grant is to allow Mexicans who want to pursue graduate-level education at Canadian universities. There are no restrictions with regard to the field of study. HSF, Canada supports the development of researchers across the research career spectrum from doctoral students to career investigators. Grants are conditional upon acceptance $5,000 Cdn/ for admission to a graduate program at a Canadian university and are nonrenewable. 10 grants awarded annually. This award is to support established investigators whose visit to another institution in Canada or abroad, will enable sharing of research expertise. Salary (maximum $1,000 CAD per month)& travel Maximum period of support is 3 years February 1 and October 1 www.cihr.ca Canada Latin 10 Association of Canada-Mexico America Universities and Graduate Study (Mexico only) Colleges of Canada Grant Program (AUCC) Any 11 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Personnel Support Program - Visiting Scientist Full duration of graduate study TBA in 2005 www.aucc.ca Canada three months December 15 to 1 year annually http://www.hsf.ca/r esearch/guideline s/g_8.html#2 2 For Study In Canada Eligible Country / Region South Asia No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 12 Canadian Institute of Canada - HOPE Health Research Scholarship Program (CIHR) & Aventis Pharma Inc. The goal of the program is to further develop international efforts between researchers enabling LMIC scientists to be exposed to training environments in Canada. The potential scholar must have a mentor at an eligible Canadian institution and be sponsored by their own home country institution. The aim of this award is to develop training and mobility opportunities for researchers throughout their careers. The awards are individual fellowships aimed to attract world class researchers to work and undertake research training in Europe with a view to develop mutually beneficial research cooperation. Currently the program is open to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Other countries to be eligible in subsequent rounds. Applicant must hold a PhD or MPH and have no more than 5 years of experience and be dedicated to develop international collaborations in their area of research. Open to researchers of all ages experience and nationality with proposals accepted from all areas of scientific and technological research of interest to the European Community. A fellow must have 4 years full time-postgraduate research experience or doctoral degree. Year 1 & 2 each $72,000 CAD: Year 3 &4 each $15,000. Up to 4 years March 1, 2005 (to with first 2 be an annual years training award) in Canada http://www.cihrirsc.gc.ca/e/25500 .html Europe Any 13 European Commission (EC) Marie Curie Actions Incoming International Fellowships Funding is based on level of experience, country origin, family situation and if research is laboratory based. One to two years with a reintegration stage TBA in 2005 http://europa.eu.in t/comm/research/f p6/mariecurieactions Europe Africa 14 European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnerships (EDCTP) Senior Fellowship Programme The aim is to identify and support senior researchers capable of building up teams in African intuitions that will be internationally competitive and capable of winning grants from international funding bodies for research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Africa Fellowships are awarded to African researchers with post-graduate qualifications and that have proven records of high quality research. Proposals of research much be related to clinical trials on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria to form part of the hosting institutions programs. Fellow must return to a full time position in an African institution. Applicants in any field are able to apply. Must be recent PhD graduates. Only US or Canadian citizens are eligible to apply. Foreign nationals must be affiliated with an accredited US or Canadian University Max budget: E100,000 per year. Annual salary per fellow not to exceed E24,000 and other costs not to exceed E76,000 Two years with and option to renew for an additional year based on excellent performance TBA in 2005 www.edctp.org Europe North (Germany) America 15 German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship for Study/Research in Germany DAAD offers Research Scholarships to outstanding PhD candidates and PhD holders and Post doctoral students for study and/or research at universities in Germany. Monthly stipend Varies range from E 795 to E 975. Research subsidies are available along with travel expenses 1-Aug-05 www.daad.org Europe Any (Germany) 16 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Humboldt Research These awards are given to internationally Up to 100 awards are annually awarded Up to E 75,000 Awards recognized academic achievements over to winners who will carry out research the researcher's lifetime. projects of their own choice in Germany. Nominations must be made by recognized scholars or scientists working at universities or research institutions in Germany. Six months to Applications can be http://www.avh.de/ a year. received at any en/programme/pre time but are ise/pt.htm reviewed usually in March and October 3 For Study In Europe (Germany) Eligible Country / Region Any No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 17 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Sofja Kovalevskaja Programme Federal Ministry of Education and Research to benefit young scientists and scholars from abroad with outstanding research records. The award aims to give award winners an opportunity to concentrate on high-level, innovative research work of their own choice in Germany, in order to promote the internationalization of research in Germany. Age limit is 35; applicants must have completed their doctorates with distinction and published work in prestigious international journals E 1.2 million 3 years TBA in 2005 http://www.avh.de/ en/programme/pre ise/doc/us/kova/m erkblatt.pdf Europe Any (Germany) 18 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Humboldt Research Awards highly qualified, early stage Fellowships researchers from abroad with doctorates, to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany. Up to 600 research fellowships are available every year. Age limit is 40; applicants must hold doctorate degree. The most important criteria for selection are the applicant's international publications to date and the quality and feasibility of the research proposal. Details of the research project and the time schedule must be agreed upon with the prospective host in advance. TDR awards research training grants on a competitive basis for studies leading to a post graduate degree or for acquiring specialized skills through short-term attachments, locally and abroad. No application forms are necessary to apply. E 2,100 to E 3,000 per month with funds available for language study, travel, and family allowances. 6-12 months Applications can be http://www.avh.de/ w/ extensions received at any en/programme/sti available for time p_aus/stp.htm up to 24 months Europe Developing (Switzerlan Countries d) 19 World Health Research Training Organization/Special Grants Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) Grant aim is to strengthen the capability of developing disease-endemic countries to undertake the research required to develop new disease control technologies. Awards include support for travel, monthly stipend, materials, computer, tuition fees, thesis expenses, exam fees, health insurance Varies Deadline for 2005 www.who.int/tdr/gr grants expired. ant/grants/rtginfo. Deadline for 2006 htm grants TBA Europe Developing (Switzerlan Countries d) 20 World Health Organization/Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) Career Development Fellowship: Interactive Learning Production This fellowship is concerned with production of interactive training and distance learning packages. The fellow will work in TDR communication unit; lead a project, promote TDR activities at all levels, help pre-test and de-bug products, help ensure accuracy and quality of content, etc. Fellows must be post-graduate. Short placement at TDR Headquarters in Geneva and then a move to the Wellcome Trust headquarters in London is required. Fellow must return to home country. Preference is given to candidates under 40 and to those from developing countries where TDR target diseases are endemic. Must have doctorate of medicine, MSc or PHD in microbiology or other biological sciences, be actively engaged in teaching, research or national public health services and be under 40 years of age. Applications (WHO 52.1) can be obtained from WHO country offices or from the Ministry of Health. Only candidates nominated by their governments will be considered. A monthly stipend to 12 months - TBA in 2005 be determined in starting dates US$ (to be decided) to be decided + travel www.nlm.nih.gov/ mimcom/news/tdrf ellowship.html Europe Developing (Switzerlan Countries d) 21 World Health Organization/Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) Advanced course on immunology, vaccinology and biotechnology applied to infectious diseases Practical sessions will be organized where participants will perform techniques related to evaluation and identification. There will be an opportunity for 1-2 participants to stay at the centre for up to 4 months after the course for further specialized training. Course paid through September 7 Application www.who.int/tdr/gr a donation from the to October deadline: April 29, ants/grants/immu_ Government of 22, 2005; 2005 rcs_05.htm Switzerland Course held at WHO Immunology Research and Training Centre, Lausanne, Switzerland 4 Eligible Country / Region Europe Developing (Switzerlan Countries d) For Study In No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 22 Swiss Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE) University Exchange Program of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation The programme aims to support exchange and collaboration between Swiss universities or educational and research institutions in developing countries. Interaction should contribute to develop the educational, scientific and training capacities of the persons and institutions involved and to strengthen the overall research capacity of the partner country. The request for financial support must Varies with country originate from a Swiss institution and program arrive at least 6 weeks before the project starts. Priority will be given to activities and projects of short duration. Projects supported by the programme must pertain to a scientific or educational concern and be relevant to the development of a specific sector in the partner country. Priority will be given to projects related to SDC priority countries. Must be at Rolling least 10 days with maximum duration at 4 months). www.kfpe.ch Europe Developing (Switzerlan Countries d) 23 Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Graduate Training Programme The NCCR North-South is based on research partnerships with researchers and research institutions in the South and East. Education and Training is supported by the NCCR- North-South by PhD fellowships, support for MSc field work and on the job training for staff members. The annual Integrated Training Course (ITC) is the main element of education and training in the NCCR North-South. These courses are coordinated by Dr. Karl Herweg, CDE. Email: herweg@giub.unibe.ch Varies with country program Varies TBA 2005 http://www.nccrnorthsouth.unibe.ch/def ault.asp Europe Developing Countries 24 The TropEd Network Scholarships TropED is a network of European institutions for higher education in international health. TropEd provides postgraduate opportunities for education and training contributing to sustainable development, specifically the management of health services for disadvantaged population. A Masters Programme in International Health is offered across tropED member institutions. This fellowship will promote international standing of Swiss research by supporting scientific investigations in the areas of biology, chemistry and medicine. This program will recruit young health professional to strengthen the knowledge and skills essential for leadership roles in public health at all levels: national, regional and global. 10% of the program will be formal courses and 90% will be work experience. A limited number of scholarships are Varies available to students from developing countries with an outstanding academic/professional record. Requests should be addressed to the individual home institutions. A list of home institutions is provided on website. Contact: Dr. Casten Mantel, Institute of Tropical Medicine, email: Varies Varies www.troped.org/s cholarships.html Europe Any (Switzerlan d) 25 Roche Research Foundation Fellowship Fellowship to be awarded for study in Varies Switzerland. Fellows must have distinguished credentials in their fields and must hold an active position in lab or hospital. A five week introductory course will be followed up by distance learning exercises and a 3 week booster course tailored to the specific needs of the participant. The supervisor will be responsible for the work assignment and a mentor will be provided. Applicants should be under 38 years of age with an advanced degree in public health or related with 2 years work experience. HLS Officers will be WHO fixed-term staff (P.02) with an annual salary of USD $40,191 (single) and USD $42,849 (with dependants), plus allowances and cost of living adjustments One to two years January 15; April 15; July 15; and October 15 www.researchfoundation.org/rrf/ guide.htm www.who.int/healt h_leadership/en Europe Any (Switzerlan d) 26 World Health Organization Health Leadership Service 2 year work and training program TBA in 2005 for program in 2006 5 For Study In Americas Eligible Country / Region Latin America No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 27 World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization Training Program in This program aims to strengthen the International Health capacity of institutions through leadership & cooperation in areas of international health, critical and strategic thinking on main challenges facing countries today Participants are responsible for own training and join a technical unit that constitutes their area of concentration. Activities are incorporated into the life of the unit. Master's Research Training Fellowship This opportunity is for research training under the Health Consequences of Population Change Programme. The focus is on changing health outcomes resulting from demographic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle changes taking place in developing countries To provide biomedical students and medical graduates opportunities for research science and high quality research training relevant to health in developing countries. 8-10 awards are approved annually. Must demonstrate leadership in global dimensions of health. Master's degree in public health or equivalent is required w/ 2 years experience. Age limit is 35. Must be permanent resident of one of PAHO's member countries. $3,400 per month (considered as contract to WHO/PAHO) + roundtrip airfare, books, and "settling in" expenses 11 months work -study format; Begins late January; Ends midDecember annually July 31 (annually) www.paho.com UK Developing Countries 28 Wellcome Trust Change of behavior includes: migration, youth and aging, fertility, urbanization, the environment, and high risk behavior. Candidate must be nominated by PI of research program based in a developing country who will submit the application on their behalf Applicants must have a relevant, high quality publication record and potential to become a future leader; preliminary application required; research must be based in developing country; training may be undertaken at centers of excellence regionally or internationally preliminary application required; research must be based in developing country; training may be undertaken at centers of excellence regionally or internationally Master's course: fellows receive stipend (per local cost) Research: Fellow's salary & project-related expenses Includes fellow salary, project dedicated costs up to £100,000 per year; and training fees 30 months, including 12 months of training February 1 and July www.wellcome.ac.uk 1 2005 UK Developing Countries 29 Wellcome Trust Research Career Development Fellowship in Tropical Medicine Up to 4 years; March 8 & July 7, www.wellcome.ac.uk 2005 Any Developing Countries 30 Wellcome Trust Research Training Fellowship in Tropical Medicine To provide biomedical students and medical graduates opportunities for research science and high quality research training relevant to health in developing countries. Includes fellow Up to 4 years; March 8 & July 7, www.wellcome.ac.uk salary, project 2005 dedicated costs up to £40,000 per year; course fees may be considered Salaries determined Up to 4 years; by age, experience & location; can include project expenses and travel; do not usually fund assistance for research no specified dates; www.wellcome.ac.uk applicants should allow 6 months between submission and response. Any Developing Countries 31 Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowships This opportunity is for research training under the Health Consequences of Population Change Programme. Support will be given to innovative research that will identify and quantify the main determinants of morbidity and mortality and the impact of healthcare provision at a population based level. preliminary application required; application subject to international peer review; awards are open to postdoctoral researchers, or medical graduates with up to six years research experience who wish to carry out research of relevance to developing countries US Any 32 American Cancer Society Audrey Meyer Mars International Fellowships in Clinical Oncology This fellowships provides advanced training in clinical oncology at participating US cancer centers to qualifies physicians and dentists from other countries, particularly countries where advanced training is not readily available. Preference will be given to applicants from countries where advanced training in clinical oncology is not available. Applicants must be accepted for training by one of the participating US institutions. A list of eligible institutions is available on the website. Up to US $45,000; One year with $5,000 available for certification by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates December 1 annually http://www.cancer. org/docroot/RES/c ontent/RES_5_2x _Audrey_Meyer_ Mars_International _Fellowships_in_ Clinical_Oncology .asp 6 For Study In US Eligible Country / Region Any No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 33 Damon Runyon Cancer Research foundation Fellowship Award This fellowship award encourages all theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies and prevention. Candidates must apply for the fellowships under the guidance of a sponsor; awards are made to institutions for support of the fellow under direct supervision of the sponsor. Only candidates beginning their first full time postdoctoral research fellowship are eligible Level 1 between 3 years $41,000 and $44,000; Level 2 between $55,000 and $57,000; bother include $2,000 for expenses August 15; www.drcrf.org/apF December 15; and ellowship.html March 15 US Any 34 Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research Fellowship Awards of the Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research This fund awards fellowships for full time postdoctoral studies in medical and related sciences bearing on cancer. Applicants should have not more than 1 year postdoctoral experience and must hold an MD or PhD in the field they propose to study. Applicants may be citizens of any country but study must be completed in the US. $37.000 (year 1); $39,000 (year 2); $41,000 (year 3) + $1.500 per year for research + travel expenses 3 years February 1 annually http://63.236.76.1 74/jcc/fellowship.h tm US Any 35 Eli Lilly and Company and CDC Foundation Lilly International Laboratory Fellowship This program aims to train a network of laboratory leaders throughout the globe to provide rapid, multinational responses to infectious disease threats. This fellowships is designed for non-US citizens at the doctoral level that have an emphasis on professional development in laboratory-related aspects of infectious diseases. This program supports 7 fellows focusing Varies with country on a range of infectious disease threats. program Fellows are placed in US public health laboratories that best match the training ad research needs of the fellow and demonstrate a commitment and capacity to host an international scientist. A specific objective based laboratory curriculum is developed for each fellow depending on his/her area of need and interest. One year Does not specify www.cdcfoundatio n.org/print_page.a spx?id=65 US Any 36 National Alliance for Young Investigator Research on Awards Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) Young Investigator Awards enable promising investigators to extend their research fellowship training or begin careers as independent research faculty. Research must be relevant to schizophrenia, major affective disorders or other serious mental illnesses Applicant must have doctoral degree and US $30,000 per year Up to two be employed in research. Applicant must years have on-site mentor or senior collaborator who is an established investigator in areas relevant to applicants research. See website for other mid-career research awards. TBA in 2005 http://www.narsad. org/research/appl y/ US All 37 National Institutes of NIH Visiting Health (NIH), USA Fellow/Scientist Program NIH provides opportunities for foreign This program is open to scientists at all scientists to train and conduct career levels collaborative research at NIH. There are 2 categories: Visiting Scientists and Visiting Fellows. Program goal is to support training of foreign scientists in rigorous scientific research methodology at a clinical or basic research facility in the US to prepare scientists to successfully conduct high quality research in complementary and alternative medicine. Program specifically focuses on the domain of alternative medical systems. Applicant must have at least 4 years of relevant experience beyond the doctoral degree at the time the award is issued. Applicant must identify a sponsoring institution in the US and a research scientist at that institution who will serve as a sponsor. Monthly stipend 1-2 years; Rolling determined by years renewable up of relevant to 5 years postdoctoral research experience. Varies but includes, Up to 3 years December 5, 2005, stipend, tuition and may be renewed fees, institutional allowance, other training costs, allowance for foreign institution & administrative & faculty costs. www.nih.gov/od/or s/dirs/isb/aboutnih vp.htm US Any 38 National Institutes of Health; National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIH/NCCAM) NCCAM International Postdoctoral Fellowship http://grants2.nih.g ov/grants/guide/pafiles/PA-03050.html 7 Eligible Country / Region Developing Developing Countries Countries For Study In No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 38 Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme Provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are 50% loan and 50% grant. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources. Priority is given to Master's courses. International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Six awards are available to members of International Federation of University Women (IFUW) affiliate organizations. Awards are granted to investigators conducting clinical, biological or psychosocial research on the problem of suicide. Awards are given on the basis of the potential research for the understanding and ultimate prevention of suicide and the qualifications, experience and productivity of the applicant and the facilitates available to the applicant for the purpose of the study. This training program are designed for health professionals in entry or mid- level positions and are intended to assist in building capacity in applied epidemiology and enhanced public health practice. These training programs are modeled on the CDC applied epidemiology training program "Epidemic Intelligence Service" Topics must be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network and accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates, or other AKDN agencies. See website for current listing. Selection criteria includes: academic excellence, financial need, admission to a reputable institution, and coherent plans for education for the applicant. Includes tuition fees and living expenses only. Travel is not included. Does not specify March 31 (annually) www.akdn.org/akfi sp/HTML/ Any Any 40 American International Association of Fellowships University Women These fellowship recipients may study in any country other than their own. Applicant must be a member of an organization affiliated with the IFUW. Fellow must apply to US accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of that institution on the application. Master's or Professional Fellowship: $18,000; Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000; Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000 Young Investigator Grants up to $35,000 One year; Fellowship year is July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 December 1, 2005; Applications will be available August 1, 2005. www.aauw.org/fga /fellowships_grant s/internatelig.cfm Any Any 41 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Young Investigator Grants and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships AFSP accepts applications for research from a variety of disciplines including psychiatry, medicine, psychology, genetics, epidemiology, neurobiology, sociology, etc. Second year of funding is contingent on the performance of year one. Information on other available awards is posted on their website. 1-2years December 15 annually www.afsp.org/res earch Any Any 42 Centers for Disease Field Epidemiology Control and Training Programs Prevention (CDC), (FETPs) US Trainings take place in various countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Philippines, Central America, India, Taiwan, Central Asia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Spain, Egypt, Jordan, Thailand, Germany, Mexico, and the US. Varies with country program 2 years www.cdc.gov/epo/ dih/fetp.html 8 For Study In Any Eligible Country / Region Developing Countries No. Funding Agency Training Program Area of Focus Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Deadlines Website 43 Ford Foundation (FF) Any Any 44 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Partners in Population and Development The International These fellowships provide opportunities Fellowships Program for advanced study to exceptional (IF) individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields. To that fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds, IFP actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access Global Leadership The program's goal is to help develop a Program in new generation of planners, program Reproductive Health managers, technical experts and service providers in reproductive health and population programs and aims to develop cost-effective sustainable training programs. Parker B. Francis This fellowship is intended to support the Fellowship in development of outstanding instigators Pulmonary Research who plan careers in pulmonary research and help them make the transition to independent, self-supporting faculty members. Fellows are selected from Asia, Africa, Varies the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia where FF maintains active overseas programs. Fellows are chosen on basis of leadership potential, commitment to community and national service and academic excellence. Fellows may study any discipline that is GLP courses are hosted in 14 institutions Varies with country in 12 member countries of Partners. program Topics include: safe motherhood, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, STD and HIV/AIDS, integrated reproductive health approach. Up to 3 years Varies by IFP International Partner www.fordfound.or g/news/more/1127 2000ifp/index.cfm ?print_version=1 Two weeks TBA in 2005 www.south-southppd.org/glp/institut ion_add.htm Americas North 45 Francis Family America (US, Foundation Canada, Mexico) Awards are granted to institutions for the Covers Stipends, purpose of supporting qualified postfringe befits, and doctoral fellows to research pulmonary modest travel disease and lung biology. Awards are restricted to US, Canada, and Mexico residents. 3 years 14-Oct-05 www.francisfellow ships.org/applygui delines.htm Any Any 46 American Cancer Society UICC International Fellowships for Beginning Investigators Fellowships aim to foster a bi directional flow of knowledge, experience, expertise, and innovation between countries. Fellowships are intended for beginning investigators and clinicians who are in the early stages of their careers and hold assistant professorships in their home institutions Preference is given to the following research projects: preclinical; clinical; epidemiology, psycho-social, behavioral, health services, health policy and outcomes, and cancer control. Between 6-8 fellowships are awarded annually. Average of US 1 year $40,000 for travel and stipend support. December 1 annually http://fellows.uicc. org/fel11abi.shtml ?CFID=554430&C FTOKEN=648144 32 UK India, South Africa 47 Wellcome Trust Any Any 48 World Health Organization Any Any 49 World Bank International Senior To support outstanding researchers, Research Fellowship either medically qualified or science graduates who wish to establish a research career in India, South Africa Regional Offices Each regional office may have some opportunity for fellowships or scholarships. List of offices provided on website Joint Japan/World The Program awards scholarships to Bank Graduate individuals from World Bank member Scholarship Program countries to undertake graduate studies at universities renowned for their development research and teaching. Priority is given to applicants whose studies are in line with the Millennium Development Goals. Info on 2005 request for applications pending Varies 5 years TBA www.wellcome.ac.uk Regional Offices websites do not specify Varies training opportunities. Offices must be contacted directly. Scholars can study in any World Bank member country except their own. Scholars must be admitted to a university of master's degree program and be between the ages of 25 and 45. Applicants must have at least 2 years of work experience. Awardees cannot work for the WB or IMF for 3 years after the completion of the award. Varies Varies www.who.int/abou t/contactregional/e n www.worldbank.or g/wbi/scholarships /scholarshipsEngli sh/jjwbgsp/overvie w.html Payment for travel, 1-2 years tuition and subsistence (amount varies by country but average is approximately $30,000) TBA in 2005 9 Other Websites with Scholarship Information The following websites contain a vast amount of information through links and search engines. All information on these pages could not be catalogued as search options were too specific for general use. However, information on these pages is extremely useful for individuals with specific scholarship requirements. No. Country/Region 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Australia Australia Canada Canada Canada Canada Europe Europe Europe International International International International International International Latin America UK US US US US Organization Joint academic Scholarship On-line Network (JASON) Study in Australia Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Destination Education Canada Government of Canada - Foreign Affairs Website www.jason.edu.au/studh/info.html Most Helpful Page Advanced Search Scholarship Search International programs and scholarships International Students Education; International Scholarship Programs Scholarship Search Membership Home page Scholarships, Institutions Resources IAU online databases Create login then SEARCH Government Funding and Resources; Private Funding Information http://studyinaustralia.gov.au www.aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/index _e.html www.destineducation.ca www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/culture/educationen.asp Scholarships in Canada www.scholarshipscanada.com Association of Schools of Public Health in www.aspher.org the European Region (ASPHER) Netherlands Fellowships Program www.nuffic.net/common.asp?id=733 The TropED Network www.troped.org Association of International Education www.nafsa.org/content/AboutInternational Education/resources/resources.htm International Association of Universities www.unesco.org/iau/association/index.ht ml Scholarship Resource Network Express www.srnexpress.com/index.cfm Society of Research Administrators www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsw International eb/index.cfm International Union Against Cancer (UICC) GrantsNet Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) British Council Association of Schools of Public Health EduPASS and Fast Web Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, US US Department of Education http://fellows.uicc.org/?CFID=554430&CF UICC Fellowships TOKEN=64814432 www.grantsnet.org/ Search for Grants; Graduate and Post Graduate Database http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/scholarshi Scholarships, Grants, and Loans ps/ www.britishcouncil.org/ www.asph.org www.edupass.org http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/grants.ht ml www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/internati onal/usnei/us/edlite-studyus-finaid.html Study in the UK Member Schools Scholarship Search Research and Training Programs US Network for Education Information (USNEI) Financial Assistance University Programs with Scholarship Funding Available Please be advised that this list is not exhausted. This information was available through the specific searches utilized. All programs listed offered one of the following: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Global Health, or similar. Study In Country No. University / Region Australia All 22 University of Newcastle Funding Agency University of Newcastle Training Program Postgraduate Research Scholarships Area of Focus University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNRS) are available to candidates, of any citizenship status, undertaking a full-time research Master’s or PhD degree. Amount Living allowance provided; relocation allowances available; thesis allowance (depending on the funding source). The base rate living allowance in 2004 was AUS $18,484 . Varies Duration 2 years (master's degree); 3 years (doctoral degree) Deadlines Website October 31, www.newcastle 2005; .edu.au/researc h/rhd/availablescholarships.ht m Canada All 23 McMaster University McMaster University Fellowships, Too many scholarship and Scholarships, fellowship possibilities to list. See Bursaries, and website for information Other Awards 2 years (master's degree); 3 years (doctoral degree) 1 year Varies http://www.mcma ster.ca/graduate/ 20042005/sec8.htm Canada All 24 University of Ottawa University of Ottawa Master's admission at the University of Ottawa Available for all science programs. Applicant must be admitted to a Master's program at the UofO with preference given for academic merit. Doctoral Awards are also available. Covers tuition and $7,000 in financial support from the academic unit for the term of the scholarship. Rolling www.grad.uotta wa.ca/awards/a dmission/maste rs_sciences.ht ml Canada All 25 University of Toronto University of Toronto Connaught Scholarships The Connaught Scholarship is a $15,000 per year plus prestigious entrance award academic and incidental intended to attract excellent fees. doctoral-stream students. (primarily for international students). Approximately 25 awards are given each year and is open to all disciplines. There is no separate application. Each department will nominate the students to the School, who will then select the recipients. 1 year with February 1, www.sgs.utoron ability to 2005: to.ca/prospectiv renew up to e/financial/inter 5 years awards.asp 11 UK All 26 Cardiff University Cardiff University Country Specific Awards A listing of awards for postgraduate study are listed on their website by country of origin for international students who want to apply. Varies awards are available for students including all areas of study. All awards are made on the basis of academic merit Most cover full tuition and living expenses Varies Varies UK All 27 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) 27 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Fellowships and Scholarships Most cover 50% of Varies tuition fees and are not intended to contribute to living expenses. www.cardiff.ac. uk/for/prospecti ve/inter/study/fi nances/funding/ countryawards. html March, http://www.liv.a June, c.uk/lstm/stude September nt/Scholarships December AndGrants.htm TBA in 2005 www.malaria- UK Africa Impact Malaria Competitive scholarships are Covers registration fees, 3 month Scholarships offered to African doctors who travel, and living intensive attend the Diploma of Tropical allowance course Medicine and Hygiene at the LSTM. Must have minimum of 2 years postgraduate clinical experience and show evidence of research activity in the field of malaria (published papers) Varies awards are available; many Most cover fees, stipend Varies for African applicants. See website and air travel for additional information. info.net/news/D TMH/DTMH.ph p UK All 28 London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine 29 University of Nottingham London Funding for School of Overseas Hygiene and Applicants Tropical Medicine University of Nottingham Scholarships/ Fellowships Varies www.lshtm.ac.u k/propectus/ho wto/funding_os. html www.nottingha m.ac.uk/internat ional/scholarshi ps.htm www.bu.edu//d bin/sph/admissi ons/financial_ai d.php www.mailman.h s.columbia.edu/ financialaid/sch olarship_prg.ht ml UK All Several department awards are Most cover cost of tuition Varies available. Some awards are country focused. All scholarship can only be applied for after entry to the university is granted. The school considers all applicants Most cover cost of tuition Varies for a limited number of scholarships awarded on the basis of unique strengths an applicant would bring to the School. Varies awards are available. See website for additional information. Most cover cost of tuition Varies Varies USA All 30 Boston University Boston University Dean's Scholarships Same as school application deadline USA All 31 Colombia University Mailman Scholarships, School of Fellowships, Public Health Traineeships Varies 12 USA All 32 Emory University Rollins Merit Based School of Scholarship Public Health A limit amount of these Cost of tuition scholarships are available to students attending the Rollins School. Other opportunities exist for financial assistance through the academic departments. Fellowship award was given to Cost of tuition, board, honor the career and achievements and stipend. of one of the world's leading figures in public health (Dr. William Foege). Four Foege Fellows from developing countries each year will study at Emory University. Fellows selected will be mid-career professionals chosen on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public health. More information is available at: Sylvia Wrobel, Emory University Tel.: 404 727 4347 Email: swrobel@emory.edu Varies Same as school application deadline www.sph.emory .edu.CMPH/fina ncial.html USA Any 32 Emory University Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation International Fellowships in Global Health to Honor Dr. William Foege One-two years Same as school application deadline www.gatesfounda tion.org, www.sph.emory.e du USA All 33 Harvard University President's Office Presidential Scholarships Scholarships are to enable talented Full tuition for the length 2-3 years and financially needy masters and of the program doctoral students across the university who wish to pursue careers in public service the ability to attend Harvard. The focus is on departments of Epidemiology, Society, Human Development and Health and Population and International Health. There is no special application process for these scholarships. Same as school application deadline www.hsph.harv ard.edu/finaid/p ressscholarship s.shtml. 13 USA Asia 33 Harvard University Harvard Research School of Ethics Public Health Fellowship Program The Program on Ethical Issues in International Health Research has this fellowship for the training of professionals from Asian countries in the field of research ethics. The curriculum provides a variety of experiences to prepare each fellow with knowledge and skills required to assume the role and responsibilities of a practicing bioethicist. Includes: travel, room, board, tuition, and health insurance (Phase 1) and Research project + travel (Phase 2) 10 months (Phase 1) and 12 months (Phase 2); Start date is September 5, 2005. March 1, www.harvard.edu 2005; This is an annual award. USA Developi 33 Harvard ng University Countries Harvard Ethical Issues School of in International Public Health Health Research Workshop This workshop is intended for $1600 + airfare, ground individuals involved in all areas of transport, and meals. international health research. Key topics include Ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects, proposed changes, informed consent, confidentiality, etc. Some scholarships available for tuition for participants from developing countries. A letter stating need of assistance is required along with application. Course held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. This is a non-degree program. June 13 -15, April 15, www.hsph.harvar 2005 2005. This d.edu/bioethics workshop is held annually USA All 34 Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Hopkins Sommer Scholars Program In addition to their regular Full tuition and stipends 2-3 years coursework, Sommer Scholars will (up to $15,000 per year) take part in a unique leadership development program, designed to develop their personal skills, foster collaboration and build global contacts they can draw upon throughout their careers. No separate application is required. Applicants must apply and be accepted by department specific doctoral or mater programs. MPH and individual doctoral programs have different deadlines www.jhsph.edu/ sommerscholar s/faqs.html 14 USA All 34 Johns Hopkins University Johns MPH Hopkins Scholarships Bloomberg School of Public Health BSPH awards highly competitive Most cover full tuition tuition scholarships to a small portion of incoming full-time class. All applications accepted to the full time MPH program are automatically considered for merit based scholarships. Your admission application materials serve as your scholarship application. Several different scholarships are available. Two awards are available to students for the institution on injuries. 2 years Same as school application deadline www.jhsph.edu ?Academics?M PH/scholarship _news.html USA All 34 Johns Hopkins University Injury Center Summer Institute Scholarship (John F. Finklea Fellowship) School of Scholarships Public Health and Financial Aid Tuition, room and board, TBA and travel (up to $1,750) This institute is held annually www.jhsph.edu/ injrycenter/sum mer_institute/sc holarship.html USA All 35 University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB graduate student awards are Varies by department available in a limited number in the form of assistantships or fellowships. Applications for assistantships or fellowships should be submitted to the director of the graduate program in which the student is, or plans to be enrolled. Varies by Varies by www.soph.uab. department department edu/studentcont ent.asp?ID=193 USA All 36 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Awards Public Health International graduate students can Varies by department receive funding from specific academic departments, but the graduate student must contact the relevant department for details concerning type of awards and application procedures Varies by Varies by http://studentaid department department .unc.edu/studen taid/faq/ssa_faq _international.ht ml 15 Institutional Opportunities for Collaboration and Training - February 2005 The following are opportunities for institutions to develop long term training programs with donors and partners in developed countries. along with identified partners that is to be submitted to the funding agency. Eligible Country No. / Region Any with WT 37 approval Most require a proposal to be developed Funding Agency Training Program Wellcome Trust Centers of Excellence Area of Focus The Wellcome Trust has made large awards to several regional centres of excellence, which act as regional foci of research activity and contribute to the development of local research capacity. The following are currently established centers of excellence: Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, South Africa; The Kanchanaburi Project, Thailand; the Asian Meta-centre for Population and Sustainable Development Analysis, Singapore; Center of Research on Population and Health, The American University in Beirut; Social Research Centre, The American University in Cairo; Instituto de Saude Coletiva, Universidade Federal Da Bahia, Brazil; Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil; Centro Centroamericano de Poblacion, Universidad de Costa Rica; Institute of Social & Economic Research, University of the West Indies Parameters and Limitations Amount Duration Varies Deadlines Varies Website http://www.wellco me.ac.uk/node43 20.html INCLEN was invited by the Wellcome Varies Trust to discuss the establishment of an INCLEN center as a Wellcome Trust Center of Excellence for Training and Research. Discussions are pending. No specific parameters have been detailed to date by the Wellcome Trust. Any 38 Canadian International Development Agency University Partnerships in Cooperation and Development The UPCD program funds projects between Canadian universities and education and training organizations in developing countries. The goal is to enhance the latter's institutional capacity to develop the human resources to address their countries' most important development needs in sustainable ways. At the same time, partners respond to the needs of local communities in developing countries. The UPCD program is funded by CIDA through contributions (i.e. not grants) provided on a cost-shared basis. The program has two tiers: Tier 1 funds large multi-disciplinary projects; Tier 2 funds smaller and more narrowly focused projects. Tier 1 projects are managed by CIDA whereas Tier 2 projects are managed by AUCC. Applications must be submitted by a Canadian Institution. Only education and training organizations from countries eligible for Canadian Official Development Assistance may participate as partners Tier 1: up to 6 years $3million over 6 years; Tier 2 up to $1 million over 6 years TBA in 2005 www.aucc.ca/upc dpucd/about_us/fu nding_e.html 16 Developing Countries 39 Fogarty International Center (US National Institutes of Health) FIC/NIH AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP) This program supports HIV/AIDS related research training to strengthen the capacity of institutions in low and middle income countries to conduct multidisciplinary biomedical and behavioral research capacity to address the AIDS epidemic in the collaborating country. Grants are awarded to US and Up to $300,000 per Up to 5 years developed country institutions with strong year for new HIV related research training experience applications and with HIV related research collaborations with institutions in low and middle income countries. Individuals from foreign nations who wish to become trainees must apply to the project director of an awarded grant. Sites of award are listed on the website June 10, 2005. May be reissued www.fic.nih.gov/p orgrams/aitrp/aitr p.html Developing Countries 40 Fogarty International Center (US National Institutes of Health) FIC/NIH Fogarty International Collaborative Trauma and Injury Research Training Program (ICTIRT) This program addresses the growing burden of morbidity and mortality in the developing world due to trauma and injury through training across the range of basic to applied science, the epidemiology of risk factors, acute care and survival, rehabilitation and long term mental health consequences. Applicants should design a training plan Up to $150,00 per that attempts to fill specific gaps in year human trauma and injury research expertise with the end result being a critical mass of scientists, nurses and health professionals who will be able to conduct injury research etc. Proposals may incorporate a wide range of long and short term research training opportunities. Up to 5 years August 2005; August 2006 www.fic.nih.gov/p rgrams/trauma.ht m All 41 Fogarty International Center (US National Institutes of Health) FIC/NIH Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award (FIRCA) FIC facilitates collaborative research between US biomedical scientists who currently receive NIH support and investigators in developing countries. This program intends to expand the research capacity of visiting scientist. Awards are made to US applicant $32,000 per year institutions. Awards are made to support for up to 3 years a collaborative research project that will be carried out mainly at the foreign collaborator's research site. Applicant must be a PI of an NIH research project. Up to 3 years March 25, 2005. http://grants.nih.g ov/grants/guide/p a-files/PA-02057.html Developing Countries 42 Fogarty International Center (US National Institutes of Health) FIC/NIH Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (GID) This is a joint program between FIC and CDC to address research training needs related to infectious diseases that are endemic in developing countries. FIC will support research-training programs that focus on building sustainable infectious disease research capacity at an institution in an endemic developing country. A listing of currently supported programs is listed on the website This is a consolidated program for all non- Up to $150,000 per Up to 5 years HIV/AIDS infectious disease research year maximum. A training programs. US institutions must developing country apply with developing country applicants applicant may who demonstrate a history of research apply for a collaboration. Applicants must have a planning grant up strong infectious disease training and to $25,000. research program, and must have one active grant for research in infectious disease directly relevant to the research training proposed. January 24, 2005; maybe renewed later in 2005 or 2006 www.fic.nih.gov/p rograms/infectiou sdisease.html All 43 Fogarty International Center (US National Institutes of Health) FIC/NIH International Bioethics Education and Career Development Award FIC supports international educational and research institutions to develop and expand current graduate curricula and training opportunities in international bioethics related to performing research on acute and chronic diseases in low and middle income countries. Developing country candidates for Varies with training are selected by grantee institutional institutions. Current institutional programs program funded by FIC are listed on website. Varies with institutional program Varies with institutional program www.fic.nih.gov/p rograms/bioethic s/bioethicsaward. html 17 Developing Countries 44 Fogarty International Center (US National Institutes of Health) FIC/NIH Phase 2 International Clinical, Operational and Health Services Research Training Awards for AIDS and Tuberculosis (ICHORTAAIDS/TB) This program provides extended support Only awardees of Phase 1 planning for training to foster collaborative, grants are eligible to apply. multidisciplinary research in developing country sites where HIV/AIDS, TB or both are significant problems. This training will provide a cadre of experts who facilitate integrated clinical. operational, and health services research for the benefit of developed and enveloping country populations. Up to $600,000 for Up to 5 years each year To be announced in 2006 http://grants2.nih. gov/grants/guide/ rfa-files/RFA-TW04-002.html Developing Countries 45 Fogarty International Center (US National Institutes of Health) FIC/NIH Planning Grants to Organize Program for International Clinical. Operational and Health Service Research Training for AIDS and TB The first phase of ICHORTA-AIDS/TB program consist of one year planning grants to foreign institutions to develop and application for a Phase 2 Comprehensive ICHORTA-AIDS/TB Cooperative Agreement. Only recipients of Phase I planning grants UP to $75,000 and their chose US collaborating partner intuitions are eligible to apply for Phase 2 awards. 12 months June 10, 2005. May be reissued http://grant2.nih.g ov/grants/guide/p a-files/PAR-03072.html 18