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

  •  Master
  •  29-May-2023
  •   Colombia
  • $$  Varies

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.

Universidad de Antioquía Information

Universidad de Antioquía Grants

WHO/TDR 2023 Postgraduate Scholarship for Developing Countries (Fully-funded) for Master Founded in 1803, Universidad de Antioquía (University of Antioquia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Medellín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Antioquia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Carmen de Viboral, Sonsón, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Segovia, Andes, Apartadó, Turbo, Carepa, Caucasia, Puerto Berrío, Amalfi, Yarumal. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad de Antioquía (UDEA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Antioquía (UDEA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 216 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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

Offered Benefits

  • 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

Application Process

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