Monthly Archives: February 2024

Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

COIMBRA GROUP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS FROM SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

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Application Deadline: Friday, 5 April 2024 at midnight (Brussels time) o

LOCATION: Belgium

Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term visits (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) to young African researchers from higher education institutions from Sub-Saharan Africa. The main aim of this scholarship programme is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in their home institution and to help them establish academic and research contacts in Europe.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must fulfil ALL of the following criteria at the same time:

Be born on or after 1 January 1979.

Be nationals of and current residents in a country in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Be current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Be preferably of doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent status.

Be in possession of an acceptance letter/email from the tutor/supervisor with whom the work programme
will be undertaken in the host institution. This document is mandatory.

Use the Coimbra Group Office electronic application process.

Apply for one university only. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.

Submit all information in English only.

BENEFIT:

The scholarships are financially supported by the Coimbra Group member universities participating in this programme, while the Coimbra Group Office is in charge of the administrative management of the
applications.

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ASTRAZENECA YOUNG WORLD PROGRAMM SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 21 March, 2024

LOCATION: Canada

AstraZeneca is looking for young leaders from all corners of the world who are committed to advocacy in at least one of the provided focus areas. AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship is designed to empower young people to build their skills, network, knowledge and inspire them to scale their impact and create even more positive change.

ELIGIBILITY:

Aged 18 – 30.*

Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) 

Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Ability to fully-participate in-person, at the One Young World Summit (17-22 September 2024) in Montreal, Canada. 

Willingness to share insights, help co-create commitments to action, foster partnerships, and serve as ambassadors on AZ’s health equity and YHP work where appropriate. 

Access to the internet and a device (computer, phone) that will allow them to participate in live, online Fellowship sessions – this will not be provided to Fellows. 

Selected individuals are expected to fully participate in the YHP Impact Fellowship and One Young World Summit. Any misrepresentation or inability to participate fully may jeopardise their Fellowship benefits. 

BENEFIT:

Fellows will receive:

Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada, from 18 – 21 September. 

Return air travel form your home country to Montréal (flights in economy only). Flights will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team. 

Shared hotel accommodation in Montréal checking in on 17 September and checking out on 22 September. Hotel accommodation will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team.

Catering which includes:

Dinner on 18 Septembe

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 19-21 SeptemberBreakfast on 22 September

A per diem of up to £48 per day spent travelling to Montréal and on the ‘pre’ and ‘post’ Summit days of 17, 18, and 22 September.  

Reimbursement of the Canada visitor visa application fee of approximately $110 Canadian Dollars (if applicable)

Return transfer from airport to hotel via public transport. 

Access to AstraZeneca’s YHP Impact Fellowship. The Fellowship will provide a combination of live and self-taught learning and development opportunities throughout the year to help Fellows scale their impact. This includes, but is not limited to:

Participation in an award-winning online mini-MBA program, complete with a University accreditation,  12 months of material access, and other opportunities. 

Invitation to join the YHP ALumni Group and network with other young health leaders from around the world after attending the OYW Summit. 

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