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LSHTM FUND SCHOLARSHIP

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Aplication Deadline: 23:59 (GMT) on Monday 04 March 2024.

LOCATION: England

These scholarships have been made possible by donors to the LSHTM Fund. Supported by hundreds of alumni and friends, the LSHTM Fund provides scholarships for the next generation of global health leaders. This year’s two scholarships are intended to support excellent candidates who would be unable to take up a place of study without this financial support.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is open to applicants intending to study on a one-year, full-time, London-based MSc programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in 2024-25.

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

be nationals of, and resident in, low to middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank);

intend to return to a low to middle income country on completion of their MSc year at LSHTM;

confirm in writing that they would not otherwise be able to pay for the proposed programme of study;

meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements (as required by LSHTM’s Admissions system);

a first or upper second-class honours undergraduate degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard;

hold an offer of admission for 2024-25 for one of LSHTM’s London-based (intensive) MSc programmes of study.

BENEFIT:

Two LSHTM Fund Scholarships are available for 2024-25. The scholarship award comprises

2024-25 tuition fees (at the overseas fee rate), including any mandatory field trip fees, and

a tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 19,500.00

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UPPSALA UNIVERSITY CLAUDE AKE VISITING CHAIR

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Application Deadline: 21 January, 2024

LOCATION: Sweden

The Claude Ake Visiting Chair Programme is dedicated to honoring Professor Claude Ake’s memory and invites internationally recognized senior scholars with professorial competence to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

This programme is designed for social scientists from African universities who champion social justice and specialize in areas like war, peace, conflict resolution, human rights, democracy, and development.

Applicants should be internationally recognized senior scholars with professorial competence in their respective fields of expertise. Normally, this translates to Professor, Associate Professor, or their equivalence. The Chair holder is expected to spend three (3) months in Uppsala in the time-span mid-August to mid December 2024. Applications from female candidates are encouraged.

A complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV), including relevant information regarding academic title, current and previous positions, research and teaching activities, and a list of publications. It should also include all relevant contact information.

A short abstract of the research project to be carried out as visiting chair holder.

 A research proposal outlining the main features of the research project to be carried out during the visit including the expected results. The length of the proposal should be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 pages.

Two of the applicant’s publications. These should normally be the two most important articles related to the research project to be pursued during the visit.

A signed recommendation letter from a senior scholar or policymaker working in the same field as the applicant.

A signed letter from the applicant’s Head of Department or Dean (or equivalent) which confirms that the application is supported by the institution with which the nominee is affiliated.

BENEFIT:

The awardee is entitled to a tax-free stipend/scholarship of 30 000 SEK/month. If the awardee is absent from Uppsala for reasons not associated with the program, deductions will be made to the stipend/scholarship. In addition, travel costs and accommodation for the holder of the position is covered by the grant. The Chair holder is provided office space at the DPCR and NAI, and basic office equipment

Scholars awarded the Chair will have the opportunity to pursue their own research while contributing to ongoing activities at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research of Uppsala University and the Nordic Africa Institute.

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