Application Deadline: September 30, 2023.
LOCATION: Year 1: Havard Medical School, Boston USA;
Year 2: Aga Khan University – East Africa/ South and Central Asia
The Program supports post-doctoral research fellows in conducting implementation science research designed to translate prevention, assessment, and treatment interventions to specific settings and vulnerable populations in low- and middle- income countries.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Fellowship Program is open to individuals who have received their PhD or completed their MD with a research thesis degree by December 01, 2023. Additionally, applicants should have a record of academic achievement (for example, prior peer-reviewed publications), and have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing a career in global mental health research, particularly in service to the geographies served by Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan Development Network. The Fellowship Program is open to any qualified candidate.
Interested applicants should submit the following as one PDF to Dr. Zul Merali, Director, Brain and Mind Institute, brain&mind@aku.edu for consideration:
Curriculum Vitae.
Cover letter outlining interest in the fellowship.
Personal statement of no more than1,000 words addressing the candidate’s passion for a career in impactful research on mental health in LMICs, or how the candidate demonstrates commitment to the issues and countries where they plan to carry out future work.
Writing samples or publication examples (no more than three total)
Names and contact information for three references.
Confirmation of completion of an MD with a research thesis degree or award of a PhD by December 01, 2023.
BENEFIT:
Consistent with HMS and AKU guidelines.
See: https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines#Salary-Stipend
