HE2RO QuantCorps Fellowship for Research Studies and Projects in South Africa, 2015 Study Subject(s): Fellowships seeks to train South African and international public health graduates in the skills of applied research in epidemiology, health economics, data analysis, and health policy analysis. Course Level: Fellowships are available to participate in valuable research studies and projects, under the supervision of HE2RO’s senior staff and faculty from Boston University and the University of the Witwatersrand. Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in public health, economics, public policy, or a related field. Quantitative skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, and/or health economics are required. Previous research experience and experience working with primary data are desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a range of different people and across disciplines are also important. Scholarship Open for: South African and international students can apply for these fellowships. Scholarship Description: The HE2RO QuantCorps offers master’s graduates and doctoral students an opportunity to participate in valuable research studies and projects, under the supervision of HE2RO’s senior staff and faculty from Boston University and the University of the Witwatersrand. It seeks to train South African and international public health graduates in the skills of applied research in epidemiology, health economics, data analysis, and health policy analysis and creates an opportunity for young researchers to gain experience and become eligible for professional positions at HE2RO. HE2RO expects to appoint approximately four QuantCorps Fellows in 2015. What does it cover? Fellows receive a monthly stipend which is expected to be sufficient to pay for shared housing, board, and transport to work. The stipend for 2015 is expected to be approximately R20,000/month (roughly$2,000). Fellows must pay for their own health insurance/medical aid (required) and arrange their own travel. Fellows relocating to Johannesburg from the United States or other parts of South Africa will receive a one-time travel allowance to help defray basic travel costs. How to Apply: The mode of application is online. Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 11, 2015 for July 2015 start. Further Official Scholarship Information and Application heroza.org/opportunities/fellowship-opportunities
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