University of Kwazulu Natal Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) PhD Scholarships 2020 for African Students

As part of HEARD’s commitment to investing in the development of African scholars, they are offering PhD Scholarships for 2020. 

Application Deadline: 30th January 2020.

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be Taken at (Country): South Africa

About the Award: The Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal is a regional and global leader for applied research and policy development on critical health and development challenges for the African continent. HEARD’s mission is to influence and support evidence-based policy and good practice to more effectively address Africa’s health and development issues and to contribute to achieving health and sustainable development across the continent.

A critical component of achieving HEARD’s mission is investing in the development of African scholars to master quantitative and qualitative research methods for understanding policy problems and for devising, evaluating and/or implementing policy or programmatic solutions. The aim of our PhD programme is to produce expertly qualified graduates to advise or to be part of influential policy-making or programme implementing entities in Africa, and to pursue additional research priorities

Type: PhD

Eligibility: Applications are invited from citizens of all African countries. Female candidates and, in the case of South Africa, those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, are especially encouraged to apply.

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Hold a Master’s Degree (first or upper second class pass or its equivalent).
• Have demonstrable research experience.
• Undertake to register for a PhD dissertation (full time) at the University of KwaZulu–Natal (UKZN).
• Make a commitment to remain on the African continent for at least TWO years after graduation.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value and Duration of Award: The value of each scholarship is R540, 000. It will be paid in equal tranches over three years. Tranche payments will be paid dependent on a satisfactory progress report. Successful candidates are required to be based in Durban, South Africa, for the duration of the scholarship, with the exception of the time during which they may undertake field research elsewhere.

How to Apply:

• A letter of motivation
• CV
• An eight to ten page concept note on one of HEARD’s key thematic research areas: Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights; Gender, Equality & Health; Health Governance & Finance; and Health Systems Strengthening.
• Certified copies of both your academic qualifications and your full academic records. If qualifications were obtained from non-English speaking countries please ensure that an official English translation is included.
• A certified copy of your ID/passport.
• Two letters of reference, at least one of which must be academic. The second can be from an individual of professional standing.

• GOODLUCK

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