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Call for Applications for Masterís Research Training Fellowships, 07/02

Call for Applications for Masterís Research Training Fellowships, 07/02



Health Consequences of Population Change

The Wellcome Trust offers opportunities for research training under its new Health Consequences of Population Change (HCPC) programme which focuses on the changing health outcomes resulting from demographic, socio-economic and lifestyle changes taking place in developing countries; these include migration, health issues of youth and ageing populations, fertility, urbanisation and the environment, risk behaviour shifts, and the adoption of ëdeveloped countryí lifestyles. As part of this programme, the Trust invites applications for Masterís Research Training Fellowships.

Objectives

* To strengthen scientific research capacity in developing countries
by supporting research training as part of a Masterís degree rele-
vant to the Wellcome Trustís HCPC programme.

* To facilitate the development of links and collaborations between
internationally recognised centres of excellence in research train-
ing and local research-active teams or field-based research pro-
grammes.

* To provide opportunities for potential regional collaborations
through the Trustís major awards in developing countries.

These awards are intended to provide a flexible approach to Masterís research training, which could be formal taught courses, part-time, modular or distance learning programmes at internationally recognised centres of excellence in research training (excluding those in the USA). Research training must be combined with undertaking a research project in a research-active setting or within existing research programmes in developing countries. Potential applicants will be nominated by the principal investigator of programmes of research based in developing countries. The principal investigator will plan the content of the Masterís course component in consultation with the training centre. Both research training and research project should be tailored to the needs of the candidate and his/her career aspirations, in the context of local public health issues and/or allied to the programme of research to which the candidate will be attached.

Nominations

Candidate(s) must be nominated by the principal investigator of research programmes based in developing countries who will submit the application on their behalf. Direct applications from individuals will not be considered.

Tenure

Awards will be offered for a maximum of 30 months depending on the needs of both the research training and the project phase. A period of no more than 12 months should be dedicated to undertaking an appropriate Masterís course at an internationally recognised training centre of excellence (in the applicantís country or abroad) combined with undertaking a research project as outlined above.

Provision

Whilst undertaking Masterís course, Fellows will receive a stipend in accordance with the local cost of living allowance in the country in which he/she will be training and approved tuition fees for up to 12 months. For the research project, support may be requested for the Fellowís salary and project dedicated expenses. The Trust does not provide support for undesignated institutional overheads.

Eligibility

Candidates should be residents of the developing countries in Africa, Asia or Latin America, or the restructuring countries of Central and Eastern Europe, including the former Soviet Union. They should normally be educated at least to first degree level in a relevant subject.

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be considered competitively, based on an assessment of the candidateís scientific background and potential for development of his/her research career, appropriateness of the chosen Masterís course, suitability of the proposed training centre and scientific merit of the research project.

Deadlines

The closing dates for receipt of full applications are: 1 July 2002 (decisions will be notified in October 2002). 3 March 2003 (decisions will be notified in June 2003). Late applications will not be considered.

Requests for application forms or further information about the Health Consequences of Population Change (HCPC) programme, should be directed to:

The Grants Section (HCPC)
The Wellcome Trust
183 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE, UK
Tel: +44-20-7611-7236/7284
Fax: +44-20-7611-7288
mailto:hcpc@wellcome.ac.uk
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/hcpc

NB: Applicants may not apply for more than one Trust fellowship scheme at any one time.

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Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar
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