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Published: 13 Jun 2023 917 views
The AMARI-II programme is offering 2023/24 MPhil, PhD, and Postdoctoral fellowships to candidates from partner countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe). AMARI-II is being implemented with funding support of the second phase of the Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training, and Science in Africa (DELTAS Africa), an initiative of the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA) with funding support of Wellcome and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
The African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI) is a mental health research capacity building programme launched in 2015 to build an Africa-led network of future leaders in mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) research in Africa. AMARI is implementing its second phase, AMARI-II 2023-2027 with funding support from the second phase of the Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training, and Science in Africa (DELTAS Africa), a programme of the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA) being implemented with support from Wellcome and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FC... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Country to study | South Africa, Zimbabwe |
| School to study | University of Cape Town, University of Zimbabwe |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | African Mental Health Research Institute (AMARI) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
This funding opportunity is to build scientific excellence in MNS research through collaboration with universities in Africa and the UK. In addition to research training, fellows will be trained in research leadership, management, and mentorship. There will be a strong focus on developing community-based intervention strategies with the aim of addressing the treatment gap that exists in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Benefits:
AMARI will provide scholarship for a PhD Fellow and will cover the following:
ELIGIBILITY Fellowships are open to candidates who wish to undertake doctoral and postdoctoral studies in MNS and related areas.
1. Doctoral Fellowship applicants must:
• have completed a Masters degree in a relevant mental health related discipline such as Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University of Zimbabwe.
• have high academic merit and intellectual capacity to study successfully at the doctoral level.
• show strong personal motivation to complete the programme within the stipulated fellowship time.
1. A fully completed application form.
2. A comprehensive CV including relevant research and work experience.
3. Certified transcripts and copies of post high school qualifications submitted as ONE pdf file.
4. Certified Copy of Passport/ Scanned Copy.
Application forms can be accessed on the links under each respective institution.
UZ deadline- 31st July 2023
The due date for applications is: UZ - 31st July 2023, and UCT 31st August 2023.
For more details visit: AMARI website.
