Health Professionals Training Scholarships in African Universities – Call for Applications: Phd and Masters Scholarships Partnering for Health Professional Training in African Universities (P4hpt).
Partnering for Health Professionals Training in African Universities (P4HPT) is an EU-funded project under the Intra-ACP Academic Mobility Scheme which aims at building capacity of health professionals with a view to expand the health workforce size in the target countries and subsequently improve well-being of communities.
The partnership is composed of;
- University of Ghana (Ghana),
- Makerere University (Uganda),
- Uganda Martyrs University (Uganda),
- Stellenbosch University (South Africa),
- University of Nairobi (Kenya),
- Moi University (Kenya),
- Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique),
- University of Burundi (Burundi),
- University of Juba (South Sudan),
- University of Lesotho (Lesotho), and
- Universite Catholique De Bukavu (Democratic Republic of Congo).The programme awards scholarships to postgraduate students and staff from various African countries to study at one of the partner institutions.
Health Professionals Training Scholarships – Masters Scholarships
There are 41 full-time Masters Scholarships available under this call. Masters courses available are;
- MSc./Mphil in Applied Health Social Sciences
- Masters in Cytopathology
- Masters in Microbiology
- Masters in Virology
- M. Phil Anatomy
- Master of Nursing (Midwifery and Women’s Health)
- Masters of Public Health (MPH)
- MSc. Health Sciences Management
- Masters of Dental Surgery in Peadiatric Dentistry
- Masters of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics
- Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontology
- Masters of Dental surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- MSC International Health Research EthicsHealth Professionals Training Scholarships – PhD Scholarships
The programme currently has 18 full-time PhD Scholarships for staff/students in Public Health, Health Sciences, Medical Microbiology and Haematological Pathology. PhD courses available in partner institutions are;
- PhD Public Health
- PhD Health Sciences
- PhD Medical Microbiology
- PhD Haematological PathologyHealth Professionals Training Scholarships Eligibility
Target Group 1
Applicants must be nationals and/or residents in one of the following countries – Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, South Sudan, Lesotho.
Target Group 2
African nationals and residents registered in a higher education institution of African countries not included in the partnership, or who have obtained a higher education institution degree or equivalent from an institution of these countries. Specific countries mentioned are Sudan, Mali, Togo, Cameroon and Zimbabwe.
Health Professionals Training Scholarships Details
The scholarship covers:
- Round-trip flight ticket and visa costs (using a preferred travel agent and calculated against direct linear distance)
- Direct participation costs such as tuition fees, registration fees and service fees, where applicable
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance (Health, Accident and Travel)A monthly subsistence allowance for the mobility period
- Master: €600 for 24 months
- Doctorates: €900 for 48 months
- Staff: €1000 for 6 monthsHow to Apply
Candidates are to complete two (2) applications simultaneously for admission into the programme at the respective institution and also for scholarship;
Application for Admission
To apply for admission to any of the institutions listed, visit the websites of the institution or send a mail to the contact person for guidance. (See links below for a list of institutions, addresses and contact persons.)
For more scholarships information, application details, institutions, contact persons and addresses, see; Health Professionals Training Scholarships in African Universities