Applications for Wellcome Fellowship 2019/20 (August 2019 round) is now open!
This scheme aims to provide nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level. The host organization must be situated in low- or middle-income countries (apart from India).
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The Wellcome Fellowship is for 30 months unless the applicant wants to hold it on a part-time basis. The first 12 months should be dedicated to doing a taught Master of Science (MSc) course at a recognised centre of excellence anywhere in the world. The following 18 months is for the research project at an eligible organisation in a low- or middle-income country.
Research Proposal:
While submitting the research proposal, it should be kept in mind that the proposal should be within their (Wellcome’s) science remit and focus on a health priority in a low- or middle-income country.
While considering the application, the following areas will be looked at:
quality and importance of the research question(s)
- feasibility of the applicant’s approach to solving these problems
- suitability of choice of research environments
- suitability of the taught Master of Science (MSc) course the applicant selects – it should take place at a recognised centre of excellence and provide him/her with training that will complement his/her research project.
Choice of supervisor:
The applicant must have a supervisor who will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of his/her research project. He/she should also have additional supervisors for each period that he/she spend outside your host organisation, including the taught course. They must agree to provide the space and resources the applicant will need.
A supervisor should:
- have an ongoing research programme
- have a strong track record in research, training and mentorship
- provide guidance during the application process and fellowship.
Benefits
The selected candidates will be provided with an award of £120,000 which will provide:
- Support during the Master’s course (including a stipend, travel costs, approved tuition fees)
- Support during the fellowship (including a basic salary, personal removal expenses, research management and support costs, research expenses)
- For more information please visit the official link.
Eligibilities
The applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
- Be a national of a low- or middle-income country
- The proposed research focuses on a health priority in a low- or middle-income country
- Have sponsorship from an eligible host organisation in a low- or middle-income country.
- Hold a clinical or non-clinical undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
- Be at an early stage in his/her career with limited research experience (but he/she must have demonstrated interest in, or aptitude for, research).
Application Process
- Apply online through the given link. Please make sure to fill up all the sections in the application form.
- Upon completing the form, submit it to the host organisation. A person at the host organisation with the role of ‘authorised organisational approver’ will get an automated email from Wellcome asking them to review and submit the application.
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Application Deadline: August 30, 2019
Application ClosedOfficial link
