CLEAR Project Invites Ghanaian Students to Apply for its PhD Scholarship Programme 2025/2026 in the USA and Ghana

The Climate and Health Evaluation for Adaptive Resilience (CLEAR) Project is now accepting applications for its 2025 PhD Scholarship Programme. This project aims to support two to three PhD students enrolled in recognized universities in Ghana, offering them practical analytical experience and opportunities for policy-relevant, community-based research.

When is the Application Deadline:

December 30, 2024

Tell Me About the Award:

The CLEAR Project is implemented by the Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) in collaboration with the Navrongo Health Research Centre (NHRC, Ghana), Dodowa Health Research Centre (DHRC, Ghana), Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST, Ghana), Montana State University (MSU, USA), Columbia University (CU, USA), and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS, USA).

This training programme will leverage robust health and demographic surveillance systems (HDSS) and pregnancy cohort data to explore the impacts of climate change on morbidity and mortality in Ghana. The scholarship provides full support for university fees and covers analytic and fieldwork-related expenses for up to two years (2025–2026).

Which Fields are Eligible?

PhD programs related to climate and health research.

Type:

PhD Scholarship

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Who Can Apply for the CLEAR Project PhD Scholarship Programme?

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a second or third-year PhD student at a recognized Ghanaian university with good academic performance.

2. Demonstrate interest and aptitude in climate and health research.

3. Obtain a letter of commitment from their academic supervisor.

4. Show familiarity with Python and R programming languages

How are Applicants Selected?

Selection is based on academic performance, research interest in climate and health, technical skills in Python and R, and a letter of commitment from an academic supervisor.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Only students enrolled in Ghanaian universities are eligible.

Where Will the Award Be Taken?

At recognized universities in Ghana, with additional research collaboration involving international institutions.

How Many Awards?

Two to three scholarships are awarded.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• Full coverage of university fees
• Support for analytic and fieldwork-related expenses
• Mentorship and collaboration with renowned researchers
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful climate and health policy solutions

How Long Will the Award Last?

Two years (2025–2026)

How to Apply for the CLEAR Project PhD Scholarship Programme:

Interested applicants should visit http://ksurvey.org:3901/ for more information and application.

This is a unique opportunity for aspiring researchers to gain hands-on experience and contribute to impactful climate and health research. Apply by 30th December 2024 to be part of the CLEAR Project’s impactful work.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
CLEAR Project PhD Scholarship Programme