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Mahidol University Scholarships for Master of PHC Management program

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Mahidol University invites application for Scholarships for students in the Master of Primary Health Care Management program (International Program) Academic Year 2023

According to the Master of Primary Health Care Management program (International Program), ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), Mahidol University will offer scholarships for outstanding students at the graduate level to support their education and research.

Objective

  1. To promote and support education at the graduate level and to support highly motivated students for performing ASEAN Institute for Health Development research
  2. To support and develop capacity in Health Service Management, based on Primary Health Care Management in collaboration with the office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health: MOPH, which would lead to effective healthcare services and integrate lifelong health services by using Primary Health Care Approaches.

Offering Scholarships

  1. Scholarships for Thai students
    There will be
    1 scholarship for Thai students in the Primary Health Care Management program (International Program)
    1.1   Education Services Fee
    1.2   Research Supply Fee
  2. Scholarships for International students
    There will be
    1 scholarship for International students in the Primary Health Care Management program (International Program)
    1.1   Education Services Fee
    1.2   Research Supply Fee

Qualifications

  1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Public Health from a domestic or overseas institution approved by the Ministry of Education.
  2. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
  3. Provide English proficiency with evidence according to Mahidol University regulations.
  4. Intend to apply knowledge to develop their career.
  5. Submit a motivational letter for scholarship (English version) with 1000 words about Primary Health Care.
  6. Include curriculum-vitae.

Selection Process and Announcement

The selection committee for student recruitment, for the academic year will review and determine the successful candidates.

Application Deadline

From now until 10 February 2023

The scholarship will be provided from 1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024.

Application

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Contact Person

Mr. Jeevan Bhatta; Foreign Instructor
Email: jeevan.bha@mahidol.edu

Official link: https://aihd.mahidol.ac.th/main/AIHD_EN/Education_MPHM_Scholar.php

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International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) Fellowship Program
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International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) Fellowship Program

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Overview

The International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) Fellowship Program is designed for early career professionals who are interested in building the skills and networks that will enable them to become effective maternal newborn health (MNH) change agents at the country, regional, and global levels. IMNHC fellows want to contribute to, shape, and define global MNH priorities. They are viewed by their colleagues and peers as current and future MNH leaders. The IMNHC Fellowship Program seeks fellows with a diversity of MNH experience and backgrounds, including researchers, academics, health workers, public health professionals, program implementers, managers, and health administrators.

The Fellowship Program will be a cohort-focused program, running from February through June 2023, that includes pre-, during-, and post-conference activities to enhance the IMNHC experience for early career professionals. These activities will include networking opportunities with MNH leaders, tailored sessions, opportunities to speak or moderate at IMNHC 2023, and a co-creation workshop where fellows will help design the future of the Fellowship Program. In this co-creation workshop, fellows will collaborate with IMNHC organizers to consider the curriculum, structure, and format of the Fellowship Program for future IMNHCs.

The IMNHC organizers are accepting applications for the Fellowship Program from 1 December 2022 through 4 January 2023. Ultimately, 20 fellows will be accepted to comprise this first IMNHC Fellowship cohort.

Interested candidates should:

  • be between 18 and 35 years of age on 8 May 2023
  • have fewer than five years of professional experience in maternal and/or newborn health
  • have a minimum of a professional degree

The IMNHC organizers strive for a diverse and representative group of fellows, especially with respect to geography, gender, and experience.

Guidance

To be eligible for the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) Fellowship Program, candidates must meet ALL requirements below:

  • Be between 18 and 35 years old on 8 May 2023
  • Have 5 years or less of professional experience in maternal and/or newborn health
  •  Have a minimum of a professional degree (e.g., associate’s degree)

The application process:
Applications for the Fellowship Program are open from 1 December 2022 to 4 January 2023. The application has three components:

  1. Responses to questions: Applicants should respond to the following questions during the application process. Responses can be submitted either in written format (an essay of no more than 1,200 words) or in video format (an MP4 file, maximum 3 min. in length).
    • Tell us why you are interested in joining the Fellowship Program, explaining both how this program will enhance your professional development AND what experience or perspective you will bring to the program. Please also speak to what you will bring to the co-creation workshop to design the future iterations of the Fellowship Program.
    • What does this year’s conference theme—Together 2023—mean to you? Applicants are encouraged to consider ways in which their work in MNH will support this theme.
  2. Submit an updated CV/Resume (PDF format)
  3. Submit a letter of reference (PDF format): This may be written by a peer, colleague, educator, or supervisor, with contact information included.

Kindly note that while IMNHC 2023 Fellowship Program activities will be conducted in English, application materials can be submitted in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. IMNHC will include translations for select sessions in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Selection criteria:

The IMNHC organizers will use the following questions to guide the evaluation of Fellowship Program applications:

  • How well does the applicant demonstrate how the Fellowship Program will enhance their professional development goals and objectives?
  • Does the applicant’s experience and/or education add a valuable perspective to the Fellowship Program?
  • Does the applicant demonstrate a deep understanding of the conference theme, Together 2023, and how it contributes to their work in maternal newborn health?
  • Does the applicant demonstrate strong potential for leadership in maternal newborn health, based on their experience and education?
  • Does the letter of reference provide evidence of strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities?

In reviewing the applications for the Fellowship Program, the IMNHC organizers will also seek to ensure that the group as a whole is diverse and representative, with particular respect to geography, gender, and diversity of experience. As such, secondary criteria that prioritize a balanced Fellowship cohort overall will also be utilized.

Submission

Applications for the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) Fellowship Program are now open! Thank you for your interest in submitting an application. Please note that applications may be submitted from 1 December 2022 until 4 January 2023, 11:59 P.M. SAST. Please click here for general information and guidance on applications. Please also review this short video with additional details on the application process as well as this step by step guidance on submitting an application. All frequently asked questions may be found here. All other questions can be directed to fellowships@imnhc.org.

Official Link: https://imnhc2023.org/fellows-program/submission/

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Call for Abstracts 11th Southeast Asia and Western Pacific Bi-regional TEPHINET Scientific Conference

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TEPHINET, the South Asia Field Epidemiology and Technology Network (SAFETYNET), and the Australian Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP-MAE), are pleased to launch the call for abstracts for the 11th Southeast Asia and Western Pacific Bi-regional TEPHINET Scientific Conference. The conference will be held in-person at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia from September 12-15, 2023.

Eligibility

Current trainees and recent graduates (those who graduated on or after January 1, 2019) from any level (frontline, intermediate, or advanced) of public health, veterinary or one health field or applied epidemiology training programs in the Southeast Asia and Western Pacific regions are invited to submit abstracts.

Abstracts must focus on epidemiological studies conducted between 2019 and 2022, and should be submitted in English.

Abstracts submitted for consideration should be original. Additionally, the abstract should not have already been presented at an international conference.

Submission of Abstracts

The abstract submission period is from December 15, 2022 to February 28, 2023. The deadline to submit abstracts is February 28, 2023 at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time. There will be NO extension to this deadline.

All abstracts must be submitted through Ex Ordo, an online platform managed by TEPHINET, at this link: https://tephinetbiregional2023.exordo.com. This is the only method of abstract submission. Abstracts not submitted through this online platform will not be considered. 

Program directors must submit abstracts on behalf of current trainees. Currently enrolled trainees must coordinate submissions with their program directors. Abstracts submitted directly by current trainees will not be considered for review.

Alumni and recent graduates may submit abstracts on their own behalf. 

Each primary author is allowed to have up to two (2) abstracts submitted.

Selection: TEPHINET will assign three qualified reviewers from our pool of abstract reviewers to review each submitted abstract. Abstracts will be considered as candidates for either oral or poster sessions. Once an abstract is accepted, the Scientific Program Committee will determine whether it is more appropriate for oral or poster presentation.

Acceptance: FETP Program Directors will receive a complete list of accepted abstracts submitted from their programs in June, 2023. Upon receipt of the results, directors are expected to communicate the results to those who submitted abstracts. Alumni will be informed of the results of their submissions directly. Those whose abstracts are accepted for oral or poster presentation will also be informed and sent joint invitation letters from TEPHINET, SAFETYNET and the ANU MAE program. They also will receive guidelines regarding the structure and delivery of their oral or poster presentations.

Instructions for Writing Abstracts

  • Type and save your abstract in word processing software such as Microsoft Word, Pages (for Apple), or Google Docs; then copy and paste your abstract from your document into our web-based abstract submission system (link above). See the sample abstract below for the required format.
  • Abstracts may not exceed 300 words in length. This word count excludes the headings of the structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions) and the title and authors’ names. You can easily obtain your word count by selecting the appropriate text of the abstract and then choosing the “Word Count” command in the “Tools” menu of MS Word or of Google Docs.
  • No graphics will be accepted.

The web-based system, Ex Ordo, will request the following information:

1. Authors and Training Program Affiliation
Please have the following information with you when you submit an abstract online:

  • Name and email address of primary author (presenter)
  • Names and email addresses of co-author/s (Please ensure that all of your co-authors have agreed to being listed on the paper prior to submitting your abstract.)
  • Home country in which FETP is based as well as the FETP host institution (university, ministry of health, ministry of agriculture, etc.)
  • Name of FETP Program Director
  • Email address of FETP Program Director
  • Status of primary author: current trainee or graduate/alumnus
  • Level of training (frontline, intermediate, advanced)
  • Year graduated or expected to graduate (if current trainee)
  • Primary author’s First Nations identification
  • Primary author’s gender identity

2. Title

  • Be brief. Avoid subtitles if possible.
  • Capitalize major words only. Capitalize the second component of hyphenated terms. Do NOT use abbreviations or acronyms in titles.
  • Give geographic location (country, province or city) and dates of study or investigation. Do not abbreviate geographic locations; separate them from the rest of the title by an m-dash, e.g., Dengue Fever Outbreak — Ho Chi Minh City, 2015.

3. Abstract Text

  • Structure the abstract using the following subheadings to identify each section: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
  • Each subheading should be typed flush left, in bold font, and followed by a colon.
  • The Background section should address both 1) the public health significance of the subject and 2) the scientific background and rationale for the study (see sample abstract).
  • The Results section must contain data. It should not include such statements as “Data will be discussed.” If considerable work is needed before the conference, please state in the abstract that results are preliminary.
  • Because of time constraints, changes cannot be made to the abstract after it is submitted. You may find, however, that the results and conclusions of the study do change, based on data analysis done after submission. If your abstract is accepted and significant changes have been made after submission of the abstract, please highlight the changes in your presentation, whether oral or poster.

4. Key Words
Please include 4-6 key words; use terms listed in the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) from the Index Medicus (https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/search).

5. Topic of abstract: A list of topics will be provided on the online submission portal. You will be asked to select up to 3 topics from a provided list.

Please refer to the Sample Abstract, and Evaluation Criteria documents in the below section to inform your submission. 

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The WHO Consolidated Guidelines on Tuberculosis, Module 4: Treatment - Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment, 2022 update
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WHO announces landmark changes in treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis

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15 December 2022 | Geneva 

WHO has just released updated consolidated guidelines on the treatment of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) featuring major improvements in treatment options for people with multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB). The guidelines include a new recommendation on the use of a novel all-oral 6-month regimen composed of bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid and moxifloxacin (BPaLM) in people suffering from MDR/RR-TB or MDR/RR-TB with additional resistance to fluoroquinolones (pre-XDR-TB). The newly recommended BPaLM regimen offers better outcomes, remarkably shortens the duration of treatment, and thus significantly improves quality of life for people with MDR/RR-TB.

The WHO Consolidated Guidelines on Tuberculosis, Module 4: Treatment – Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment, 2022 update includes all the current recommendations on treatment of DR-TB, and is  complemented by an operational handbook designed to assist the implementation of WHO recommendations by Member States, technical partners and others who are involved in the management of patients with DR-TB. The WHO Operational Handbook on Tuberculosis, Module 4: Treatment – Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment, 2022 update provides practical guidance on how to put in place the recommended treatment options at the scale needed to achieve national and global impact.

The updated guidelines and supporting operational handbook are designed for use by national TB programmes, or their equivalents in Ministries of Health, policy makers and technical organizations working on TB and infectious diseases in public and private sectors and in the community. These documents aim to facilitate uptake of WHO policy in the field and thus improve the overall quality of TB services.

WHO welcomes new initiatives by the public and private sectors to reduce the pricing of pretomanid and potentially other component medicines – that will lower the cost of the new BPaLM/BPaL treatment regimen and make it more accessible.

To facilitate and promote implementation of the new regimen for the treatment of DR-TB WHO will set up a regular online discussion platform that will include high MDR/RR-TB burden countries, civil society, technical partners and donor community.

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WHO and UN-Water’s Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) report
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Accelerated action needed to ensure safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all

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WHO 14 December 2022 News release

Urgent action is needed globally and locally to achieve safe and sustainably managed water, sanitation and hygiene for all in order to prevent devastating impacts on the health of millions of people.

Findings from WHO and UN-Water’s Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) report show that acceleration is needed in many countries to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 – water and sanitation for all by 2030.

While 45% of countries are on track to achieve their nationally-defined drinking-water coverage targets, only 25% of countries are on track to achieve their national sanitation targets. Less than a third of countries reported to have sufficient human resources required to carry out key drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) functions.

The GLAAS 2022 report, which details the latest status of WASH systems in more than 120 countries, is the largest data collection from the greatest number of countries to date.

While there has been an increase in WASH budgets in some countries, a large number–over 75% of countries reported insufficient funding to implement their WASH plans and strategies.

“We are facing an urgent crisis: poor access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene claim millions of lives each year, while the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related extreme weather events continue to hamper the delivery of safe WASH services,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “We call on governments and development partners to strengthen WASH systems and dramatically increase investment to extend access to safely managed drinking water and sanitation services to all by 2030, beginning with the most vulnerable.”

The GLAAS data show, however, that most WASH policies and plans do not address risks of climate change to WASH services, nor the climate resilience of WASH technologies and management systems. Just over two thirds of countries have measures in WASH policies to reach populations disproportionately affected by climate change. However, only about one third monitor progress or allocate explicit funding to these populations.

“The world is seriously off-track to achieve SDG 6 on water and sanitation for all, by 2030. This leaves billions of people dangerously exposed to infectious diseases, especially in the aftermath of disasters, including climate related events,” said Gilbert F. Houngbo, Chair of UN-Water and Director General of the International Labour Organization. “The new data from GLAAS will inform the voluntary commitments the international community will make at the UN 2023 Water Conference in March, helping us target the most vulnerable communities and solve the global water and sanitation crisis.”

Urgency and opportunities

Dire consequences of climate change and extreme weather events bring more attention to the issues, underlining an urgent need for a whole-of-society approach and global cooperation to act together. The GLAAS 2022 report shows that countries making progress demonstrated high level of political commitment and investments in improving safe WASH systems.

With the GLAAS 2022 report, WHO and UN-Water call on all governments and stakeholders to scale up support for WASH service delivery, through strengthened governance, financing, monitoring, regulation, and capacity development.

The report sets the scene for action ahead of a historic water and sanitation meeting planned in 2023. For the first time in 50 years, the global community—through the United Nations—will review progress and make firm commitments to renew action on water and sanitation with global leaders. The UN 2023 Water Conference – formally known as the 2023 Conference for the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028) – will take place at UN Headquarters in New York, 22-24 March 2023.

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Manuscript Writing Training for Early Career Researchers and Students

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PHASE Nepal is pleased to invite applications to participate in four days research paper writing workshop designated for early career researchers and students in order to develop writing and publication skills. The training aims to equip early career researchers and students with scientific writing and publishing skills. The participants will learn how to write papers that will make an impact and strategies for publication. The training will guide participants on literature search, critical review of scientific papers, plagiarism, synthesis of research output, structure a scientific paper for publication, authorship, and selection of journal. Participants will be able to prepare first draft of research paper ready for internal review to submit to the scientific journal.

Description

Facilitator: Dr. Jiban Karki (PhD), PDRA, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK 

Mode of delivery: The training will be delivered through interactive and individual hands-on practice.

Date: 25-28 December 2022 (10 to 13 Poush 2079)

Course fee: It is a part of PHASE Nepal’s initiative to develop research skills in young researchers and will be provided free of cost. Participants will be provided with tea and lunch. There will be no per diem or refund of travel costs for the participants. Participants need to bring their own laptops.

Venue: The training will be conducted in PHASE Nepal central office, Suryabinayak-4, Bhaktapur (https://tinyurl.com/wvap9xcf)

Number of participants: Maximum 12-15 people

Eligibility:

  • At least have master’s degree in public health or health-related background (nutrition, health and promotion) or who have completed their thesis and have data ready for manuscript writing on above subjects.
  • Applicants should be fluent in English speaking and writing.

Learning outcomes:

  • Hands on usage of related tools and techniques of scientific writing
  • Undertake critical review of scientific paper
  • Write a publishable scientific research paper
  • Able to prepare abstract of the research paper

Application Method

Application Method:

If you are interested to participate on this course, please show your interest by completing the following form by 5 PM Nepal time 18th Dec 2022:  https://ee.humanitarianresponse.info/single/JU8AVL9E.

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Call for Abstracts! National COVID-19 Symposium

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The National COVID-19 symposium scientific committee invites submission of the original work on COVID-19 case management. The National Conference aims to bring together the lesson learnt during the management of COVID-19 in Nepal.

Submission are open for;

  • Oral presentation
  • Poster presentation

Abstract can submitted by scanning the QR code or via email or GOOGLE FORM.

Date of conference: 29-30 December 2022 (Thursday and Friday)

Last date for submission: 21 December 2022, (Wednesday), 5:00 PM

Contact: ncovidsymposium@gmail.com

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International Universal Health Coverage Day: Achieve Health for All through All for Health

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International Universal Health Coverage Day: Achieve Health for All through All for Health By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia

On International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, WHO and its Member States in the South-East Asia Region are highlighting the urgent need for whole-of-government, whole-of-society action to reorient health systems towards quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive primary health care (PHC), which provides the strongest, most efficient foundation to achieve UHC and health security. 

Globally, at least half of all people do not receive health services they need. Over 996 million people spend at least 10% of their household income on health care. In 2017, around 299 million people in the Region faced catastrophic health spending, and an estimated 117 million people in the Region were pushed or further pushed below the purchasing power parity poverty line of US$ 1.90 a day. 

Since 2014, the South-East Asia Region has sought to achieve UHC as a Flagship Priority, recognizing that UHC is central to improve population health and well-being and enhance human capital for sustainable social and economic growth. Between 2010 and 2019, the Region increased its UHC service coverage index from 47 to 61. Between 2000 and 2018, the Region reduced out-of-pocket (OOP) spending on health from 50% to 40%, and between 2000 and 2017, reduced the number of households impoverished or further impoverished from OOP spending from 30% to 6%. Since 2014, the density of doctors, nurses and midwives in the Region has improved by over 30%, with nine countries now above the first WHO threshold of 22.8 health workers per 10 000 population, compared with six in 2014. 

Five countries of the Region have already achieved the Sustainable Development Goal targets for under-five and neonatal mortality. Between 2000 and 2020, the Region achieved a 34% decline in TB incidence rates, and by the end of 2020, had met each of the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria milestones for mortality and morbidity. Since 2016, six countries of the Region have eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease, and all countries continue to strengthen PHC services to prevent, detect, control and treat noncommunicable diseases. This is in accordance with Region-wide efforts to reorient health systems towards quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive PHC, as per the Region’s Strategy for PHC, launched on 12 December 2021, as well as its newly adopted Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies 2023–2027.   

Gaps and challenges nevertheless persist and have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis and other global events. Today, tens of millions more people in the Region have been pushed into extreme poverty, aggravating the social and economic determinants of health, and increasing the risk of catastrophic health spending and foregone care. In some programme areas, health service disruptions have halted and even reversed progress. 

Intense macro-fiscal pressures mean that in the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, there is no guarantee that health will be prioritized. Now more than ever, whole-of-government, whole-of-society action is needed to protect, promote and support health and well-being, recognizing that Health for All will only be achieved if together we are All for Health. 

For that, WHO is calling for action in several key areas. First, multisectoral action to protect, promote and support health and well-being must be strengthened, and WHO’s health-in-all-policies approach adopted. Across all sectors, and in all settings, decision-makers must be sensitized and empowered to promote health and well-being and help mitigate its social and economic determinants. Second, social participation must be mainstreamed within health system governance and decision-making. It is imperative that policy makers and health service providers directly engage with the people they serve, including through spaces and mechanisms that are participatory and inclusive, that minimize power asymmetries, and are oriented towards those who are at-risk of or already being left behind.    

Third, legal frameworks must be developed and implemented to assist populations to enjoy the Right to Health through UHC. Evidence shows that well-designed legislation that protects and promotes population health increases social participation, and with it, accountability. It can also help ensure that whatever the fiscal outlook, health and well-being is allocated adequate, sustained and reliable public funds.     

Fourth, amid the COVID-19 response and recovery, financing for health and well-being generally, and PHC specifically, must be maintained and increased. For this, among other evidence-based strategies, WHO is calling for increased taxation of unhealthy products such as tobacco, alcohol, highly processed food and sugar-sweetened beverages. 

We have a once-in-a-century opportunity to build the Region and world we want – a Region and world that is healthier, more equitable, resilient, sustainable and health-secure. Towards that goal, WHO will continue to provide Member States its ongoing and unmitigated support, for a South-East Asia Region in which all people can access quality health services, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. 

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TB Vaccine Advocacy Fellowship 2023
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TB Vaccine Advocacy Fellowship 2023

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The TB Vaccine Advocacy Roadmap (TB Vax ARM) and Stop TB Partnership Working Group on New TB Vaccines are pleased to announce a new advocacy fellowship program, set to take place in February 2023 in the run up to World TB Day. The program will convene six fellows representing TB affected communities, advocates, and early career researchers from high TB burden countries for an online skill building and co-learning program. The goal of the program is to help cultivate a new generation of TB vaccine R&D advocates and stimulate more diverse advocacy efforts for TB vaccine R&D ahead of the UNHLM on TB in September 2023 and beyond.

Starting during the first week of February, the fellowship will feature approximately 15 hours of guided and self-guided working sessions over the course of four weeks, ending in the first week of March. Colleagues from the TB Vax ARM network will provide the fellows with learning moments throughout and short pre-session  assignments. Fellows will work together to develop an actionable campaign that can be implemented for World TB Day and hone their skills to develop and contribute to future advocacy campaigns.

Who can apply?

  • Do you want to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of TB vaccine R&D?
  • Are you interested in developing your advocacy skills in different formats and across stakeholder groups?
  • Are you a member of an affected community, an advocate, or an Early Career Researcher and from a high TB burden country?

How to apply

  • You can apply for the fellowship by clicking the Apply Now button below. The application should take no more than 30-45 minutes!
  • Applications close 23 December at 23:59 Eastern Time
  • Short-listed candidates will be asked to participate in a brief interview over Zoom during the first weeks of January 2023

What will fellows receive?

  • A stipend (fixed payment)
  • An opportunity to build their social media and advocacy skills
  • Advocacy opportunities via the TB Vax ARM network and the WGNV

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MRC London Intercollegiate Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships

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The London Intercollegiate Doctoral Training Partnership (MRC LID) is a partnership between St George’s, University of London (SGUL) and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).

MRC LID brings together two outstanding specialist schools to provide integrated skills training to develop a cohort of biomedical and public health scientists with world-class expertise in areas of strategic importance to UK and global medical research.

MRC LID has made widening participation and cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and diverse community of future scientific leaders core aspects of our approach to developing the DTP. MRC LID Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

MRC LID is overseen by the board of management which comprises academics from both institutions.

TO APPLY

All applicants must follow this application process, regardless of whether they are applying for a research project based at SGUL or LSHTM.

To apply, complete an MRC LID Scholarship Online Application and submit the complete application with all required supplementary documents by 23:59 (GMT) on Sunday 15 January 2023.

Please use the MRC LID Application Guidance and FAQs and the MRC LID Online Application Portal Guide for this task. Do not submit until you are certain that you have nothing further to add to your application.

Please note: Applicants should not apply for admission to either LSHTM or SGUL at this stage.

Studentship Funding

For the duration of the award each MRC LID Studentship will provide :

  • tuition fees at the UKRI Studentship rate +
  • annual stipend at the UKRI Studentship rate with London weighting +
  • additional support for research and training.

MRC LID Studentships are set at the UKRI Studentship rates. All amounts are shown at the full-time (FTE) rate. These are pro-rated for periods of registration and mode of study.

STIPEND

The stipend is a tax-free living allowance. The MRC LID Studentship stipend is paid at the MRC stipend rate (including the London weighting of GBP 2,000.00 pa).

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Each studentship award includes annual allowances of

  • GBP 5,000.00 FTE research training and support grant (RTSG)
  • GBP 300.00 FTE travel and conference.

In addition, flexible funding is available for students who may need further funding. This funding is assessed and allocated on a competitive basis.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain before September 2023, an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK) in a relevant area. Ideally, the DTP would expect applicants to hold a 1st or 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. Where applicants hold a 2.2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent), they should very clearly show their relevant prior experience and skills, and their suitability to undertake a PhD, in their application to provide a competitive comparison.

Those applying for +4 Studentships should also preferably hold, or expect to obtain, a relevant Masters, or have a combination of relevant qualifications and experience which demonstrates equivalent ability and attainment. This may include a period of employment or internship in a relevant environment. Both transcripts and employment history will be reviewed.

Some projects have more specific requirements. These are outlined in the project’s detailed information available via links from the Projects List.

Nationality

All applicants can apply for these studentships, regardless of nationality.

International students should note, though, that there some differences in awards offered to those who do not meet Home fee status requirements (mostly non-UK nationals) because of funder rules. These are:

  • MRC LID is limited to awarding up to two studentships per year to applicants who do not meet ‘Home’ fee status requirements. This means that competition is very strong.
  • The funder only provides tuition fees at the ‘Home’ fee rate. This means that further funds are required to cover the remainder of fees.

Please see MRC LID Applicant Guidance and FAQs for further information.

For further information on Home or Overseas Fee Status
UKCISA: Clear outline of UK government regulations which universities use to make fee status assessments.
UKRI: Information to prospective applicants from UKRI, which funds MRC LID awards

English Language Proficiency

International students may be required to show that they meet the English language requirements of their primary institution (where their proposed primary/lead supervisor is based).

Applicants who are offered a studentship award will be expected to provide relevant proof at that stage.

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