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WONCA WORLD CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG DOCTORS FROM LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES. 

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Application Deadline: 21 March 2025

LOCATION: Portugal

The Prof. Donald Li YDM Scholarship aims to enhance access to the WONCA World Conference for young doctors from low- and middle-income countries. By providing financial support for conference registration, travel, visa costs, and accommodation, this scholarship empowers emerging healthcare professionals to engage in vital discussions, share knowledge, and expand their networks. Through this scholarship, they strive to strengthen the global primary care workforce and foster the professional development of future leaders in healthcare. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Must come from a country listed as a low/middle income economy under the world bank classification;

Must fulfill the definition of Young Doctor under YDM operational guideline — those in family medicine training or in the first five years of family medicine practice);

Must be an ACTIVE member of the regional Young Doctor Movement and get a supporting letter from the regional YDM lead.

Must demonstrate strong enthusiasm and dedication to participate in the the coming WONCA World Conference and contribute to the development of primary care and family medicine;

Upon completion of the conference, awardees will be required to submit a 500 words (A4 page) report to the YDM committee.

BENEFIT:

Three successful applicants will receive a US$ 2,500 bursary each to the WONCA World Conference 2025 in Lisbon. 

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: THE ATLANTIC DIALOGUES EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

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Application Deadline:  June 16th, 2024.

LOCATION: Morocco

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is organizing the 13th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference convening influential public and private sectors leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues.

ELIGIBILITY:

Young leaders from around the Atlantic basin and Africa, who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their fields; who want to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in politics, finance, business, civil society, and many other areas; who are eager to network with their peers and older; and who seek to foster and strengthen ties across the Atlantic.

To be considered for this program, candidates must meet all the following criteria:

Applicants must be between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five (included) on May 3rd, 2024, the day the applications for the program open.

Applicants must be citizens of countries located in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Europe or the Caribbean – citizens of countries bordering the Atlantic Basin will be given priority. Also eligible are applicants who are citizens from other countries who have residency in countries of the regions listed above.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in their personal statement and short video.

Applicants must guarantee their availability for the full duration of this program, which will take place from December 8th to 16th, in Rabat, Morocco. Please only apply if you can make yourself available.

BENEFIT:

For the 40 selected participants, the PCNS will cover economy class airfare to and from Morocco. In addition, local transportation, catering, and hotel accommodation during the dates of the program and conference will be covered by the conference organizers.

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