The Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) is awarded to local or international applicants wishing to undertake graduate research studies at the University of Melbourne in the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights. Each year the University offers two HRSs. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights extends beyond their academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience). Applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree in the human rights field at the University of Melbourne. Applicants who have commenced their graduate research degree must have at least 12 months full-time or equivalent candidature remaining. International students must have an unconditional course offer at the University of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of a HRS.
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The James P Grant School of Public Health in Bangladesh is calling for applicants for their Masters in Public Health (MPH) programme. The MPH programme is suited to individuals who wish to build or further enhance their career in public health or allied areas. The MPH is a 51 credits residential programme which begins early in the year and runs full time for 12 consecutive months. There are vacation breaks (2-3 weeks) interspersed through the programme; Multi-disciplinary in design, the programme emphasizes development of the core public health competencies: epidemiology, biostatistics, medical anthropology, qualitative and quantitative and mixed research methods, health systems management, health economics and health care financing, environment and health, health communication, monitoring & evaluation, public health nutrition, demography, sexual and reproductive health, aging and health and non-communicable diseases; The MPH programme here is about one-third the cost of similar programmes in North America and in Europe and is cheaper than even similar programmes in developing countries. The School has a scholarship programme for students from developing countries to promote global access to the MPH based on need, merit and other selection criteria.
Africare’s Injongo Yethu Project provides technical support and assistance as a contribution to the South African Government’s response to HIV and AIDS in the Chris Hani, Cacadu and Amathole Districts of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Funded by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the project aims to strengthen and scale up prevention, treatment, care and support for people living with HIV and AIDS, their caregivers, family members, and community including orphans and children made vulnerable due to HIV and AIDS.Africare seeks to appoint a Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Advisor, based in the Eastern Cape.
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The MRC/DfID African Research Leader scheme is awarded for non-clinical and clinical researchers of exceptional ability. The aim of the scheme is to strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa by attracting and retaining talented individuals undertaking high quality programmes of research. The ARL scheme will continue to build on existing strong research partnerships between African and UK research organizations by providing support for outstanding non-clinical and clinical researchers, ideally from less resourced, sub-Saharan Africa countries. The scheme is open to all research areas within the Medical Research Council’s remit that address the priority health problems of people in developing countries and where the research is best conducted in sub-Saharan Africa. This includes biomedical and health research (including social sciences and public health research) relevant to national and regional health needs and priorities. Potential African Research Leader candidates must supply a high-quality science proposal, be affiliated to an African research organisation and have a UK partner (investigator and institution).
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is calling for applicants for its new Postdoctoral Fellowship in Community-Based Research. CAMH trains students and fellows in the field of mental health and addictions and the purpose of the fellowship is to provide a postdoctoral fellow with training in the techniques and principles of community-based research on mental health and addictions. Fellows can propose research in any area related to mental health and addictions, and can be supervised by any CAMH scientist. In addition to the usual academic requirements of CAMH fellows, successful candidates for this fellowship will be required to show that: their proposed research question is seen as a priority for the community under study; community members and/or organisations will be actively and meaningfully engaged in the research; and the research is likely to have a tangible impact for the community.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is calling for applicants for its new Postdoctoral Fellowship in Community-Based Research. CAMH trains students and fellows in the field of mental health and addictions and the purpose of the fellowship is to provide a postdoctoral fellow with training in the techniques and principles of community-based research on mental health and addictions. Fellows can propose research in any area related to mental health and addictions, and can be supervised by any CAMH scientist. In addition to the usual academic requirements of CAMH fellows, successful candidates for this fellowship will be required to show that: their proposed research question is seen as a priority for the community under study; community members and/or organisations will be actively and meaningfully engaged in the research; and the research is likely to have a tangible impact for the community.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is calling for applicants for its new Postdoctoral Fellowship in Community-Based Research. CAMH trains students and fellows in the field of mental health and addictions and the purpose of the fellowship is to provide a postdoctoral fellow with training in the techniques and principles of community-based research on mental health and addictions. Fellows can propose research in any area related to mental health and addictions, and can be supervised by any CAMH scientist. In addition to the usual academic requirements of CAMH fellows, successful candidates for this fellowship will be required to show that: their proposed research question is seen as a priority for the community under study; community members and/or organisations will be actively and meaningfully engaged in the research; and the research is likely to have a tangible impact for the community.
As part of its national research capacity-strengthening mandate, the Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR) invites applications for Research Career Development Grants (RCDGs) from qualified Kenyan researchers (currently based in Kenya or working within the Diaspora) who wish to further develop their careers while undertaking research and training programmes in Kenya. The grants aim at enabling successful applicants to obtain high-quality research training that will lay the foundation for a successful independent research career. In the long term, the aim is to build a critical mass of researchers undertaking relevant research-for-health for the betterment of Kenyans. CNHR is planning to award 12 RCDGs commencing in October 2012. The RCDGs will offer research career development opportunities for periods of not more than 18 months (from 1st October 2012), and will be offered to successful applicants who apply for consideration either as: postdoctoral research fellow; mid-career research fellow; or mid-career clinical research fellow.
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa and the Southern African Trust are seeking a SADC Civil Society Expert who has extensive experience working with civil society in the SADC region to undertake a mapping and analysis of civil society in the SADC region, and contribute to the development of a Sustainability Mechanism. Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications including a cover letter detailing their understanding of the scope of the assignment, a budget, the curriculum vitae and a sample report of at least one previous assignment undertaken by the 6 March 2015 to the email address below.
The University of the Witwatersrand's School of Art wishes to announce the launching of the SADC Drama for Life Programme. To begin they offer 28 full scholarships (tuition, residence, medical aid, permits, insurance) at Wits University for outstanding performers/director s and teachers or facilitators in the field of Applied Drama and Theatre. Applications are now open, and details on the university website can be found in English, Portuguese and French. The SADC Drama for Life Programme is about supporting all existing NGOs, theatre groups and ministries of health and education. It is about building capacity, and providing support for quality of life work in all 14 SADC countries. They look forward to forming partnerships with organisations throughout the region, and seek to build a vision of hope.