Apply! United Nations University IIGH Fellowship

The UNU-IIGH PhD Fellowship Programme aims to provide an opportunity for candidates enrolled in a PhD programme to expand their intellectual vision beyond their scientific disciplines.

The PhD Fellowship Programme is open to candidates who are enrolled in PhD programmes in educational institutions around the world, and who could benefit from a period of up to 12 months at UNU-IIGH. With a view to strengthening capacity building, doctoral students from educational institutions in developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline
31st January 2018

Field
Research topics should relate to any one of the following UNU-IIGH thematic research areas:
-Systems Thinking for Urban Health
-Governance for Global Health

Programme
Fellowship/PhD

Value
UNU-IIGH offers a monthly stipend for the duration of the fellowship.

Eligibility
-The Fellowship programme is open to candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to the ongoing research projects in the Institute.
-Applicants must have finished a PhD no longer than 5 years preceding the start of the fellowship. Language proficiency in English is essential. Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
-Applicants must be able to make use of the UNU-IIGH facilities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to: (i) work on a project or projects assigned by the supervisor, and (ii) participate in other academic activities of the Institute while writing their dissertation. The fellows shall also participate in regular in-house discussions and seminars, as well as contribute to the research and writing of the UNU-IIGH Working Paper Series.

Application
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