WHO/TDR International Postgraduate Scholarship for MPH, 2016-2017

The James P. Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) at BRAC University in Dhaka, Bangladeshis accepting applications for WHO TDR International Post Graduate Training Scheme (TIPS) for its 12th batch of Master of Public Health (MPH) Programme beginning in January 2016. It is a 12 month full-time programme which promotes problem-based experiential learning. The scheme, which is provided by TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, provides full scholarship. Candidates from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of WHO South-East Asia

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)

Study Area

Research on selected topic

Scholarship open for

Candidates from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of WHO South-East Asia and West Pacific regions are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Level

Postgraduate

Eligibility

• Nationals/Residents from low- and middle income countries (data.worldbank.org/about/country-and-lending-groups) of WHO South-East Asia and West Pacific regions.
• Applicants should normally be under 35 years of age for TIPS
• Meet the following standard University requirements Admissions Criteria
• Bachelor and/or Masters degree(s) in social sciences including public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery, health sciences or equivalent disciplines
• Excellent academic track record with GPA 3.0 or above
• Proficiency in oral and written English and Mathematics is critical
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office and data analysis skill is preferred

Number of Scholarships

10 scholarships

Scholarship Duration

1 year

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship covers:

• One return economy airfare between the home country of the student and Bangladesh;
• Tuition fees and a basic medical and accident insurance;
• Allowance toward recommended learning materials (e.g. text-books, laptop)
• Support for Summative Learning Project (SLP);
• English language course and cultural competence to improve integration in the MPH Programme and overall learning environment of JPGSPH;
• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses equivalent to local living cost.

Application Method

Students must submit their online applications for MPH Programme at JPGSPH at (http://sph.bracu.ac.bd/index.php/mph/admission/forms/97-education/222- admissioniframe).

Deadline

Date the call for applications is posted online June 15, 2015

Deadline for application August 31, 2015

Short listing of eligible candidates for assessment September 10, 2015

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