Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme Applications

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Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme Applications - Request for Application

Applications are invited for scholarships that are funded by the National Department of Health under the Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme. The PhD scholarships are open to South African citizens/permanent residents and tenable in South African universities. Funding is for a full degree period (i.e.to completion) as a tax-free scholarship for full-time study. Master’s degree funding may be considered where compelling. The level of funding is equivalent to the after-tax take-home pay of the applicant, based on the salary scales of the relevant post (or equivalent) at the National Department of Health. The scholarship value may be reviewed annually in line with Public Service regulations depending on availability of funds.

The aim of this RFA is to fund PhDs in the Maternal and Child Health research area. HIV research related to the maternal and child health domain will also be considered.

The National Health Scholars Programme aims to contribute positively towards efforts to strengthen and accelerate progress towards equity in research capacity development within the National Department of Health human capital across South Africa. Where appropriate priority will be given to hitherto under represent designated groups, institutions, and or priority research niches.

Full applications must be completed online and all additional documents requested emailed to Ms Colleen Van Wyk on or before 22 August 2019 at Colleen.Vanwyk@mrc.ac.za / Tel 021 938 0384
For enquiries contact: Dr Thabi Maitin on thabi.maitin@mrc.ac.za. / Tel 021 938 0891

Personal details

Title (Ms, Mr, Dr) *

First Name *

Surname *

Gender *

Male

Female

Other:

Population goup *

African

Coloured

Indian

Asian

White

Date of Birth *

YYYY

Postal Address *

Physical Address *

South African Identity Number *

Work telephone number *

Mobile number *

University eMail address *

Personal eMail Address *

Academic Information

Highest qualification *

Years of experience in the profession *

Current post *

(where applicable)

Employer *

(where applicable)

Income per annum (pre-tax) *

(where applicable)

Option 1

Research area *

Registered *

Yes

University at which currently registered *

Date of first registration *

YYYY

Faculty *

Department *

The scholarship application is for the following level *

MSc

PhD

Masters/PhD title of research project *

My project forms part of a larger project *

Yes

(insert title of larger project if known)

Ethics for larger project *

With ethics

Without ethics

My Research Project has Ethics Clearance *

Yes

The Post graduate office or equivalent office has accepted the project title *

Yes

Name of Masters/PhD supervisor *

Email address of supervisor *

Name of Masters/PhD co-supervisor

(where applicable)

Accompanying documentation

Below is a table showing documents that must submitted to Ms Colleen Van Wyk @ Colleen.Vanwyk@mrc.ac.za (not more than 7 pages) after completion of the online application form.

It is important that you check (√) to confirm completeness of accompanying documentation before submitting.

Selection Criteria *

1. Suitability of the candidate: 1-page only: motivation that is accompanied by a complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae containing a full list of publications and other meritorious achievements. A paragraph describing how success in the Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme application will impact your career

2. Quality of the science: ≤2 pages only: abstract of the Masters/PhD proposal outlining the rationale, design, feasibility, plans for research translation and information dissemination as well as potential impact of the proposed research project.

3. Abridged track record of supervisor: ≤3 pages only: (1) A paragraph statement from the supervisor indicating commitment to educate and train the applicant, (ii) confirmation of availability of funding and facilities for the proposed doctoral project, and (iii) an abridged outline of publications, grants and experience of supervising Masters/PhD students.

4. Research environment: ≤ 1 page letter from the host institution outlining the career plan of the applicant upon completion of the Masters/ PhD.

5. Signed application form: Please download and sign this form, and send with your accopanying documentation.

6. Certified copy of my South African identity document

7. Confirm that 7 pages not exceeded

Required

Important information

All documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format only .

Conditions

Scholarship holders are expected to spend at least 90% of their time conducting research. Teaching and clinical activities may not take up more than 10% of the time of the scholar. Scholarship holders may not receive, concurrently with this scholarship, other bursaries, grants or remuneration which binds them to enter the service of any organization without prior approval from the SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Candidates may not hold a bursary from more than one statutory science council at any given time

Scholarship holders may not receive, concurrently with this scholarship, other non-binding remuneration/fellowships and grants without prior approval from the SAMRC

Scholarship holders may not, without obtaining the MRC’s prior approval, register at a university other than that through which the application has been submitted

Once the award has been made the scholarship holder may not change his/her supervisor without informing the SAMRC

Supervisors will be expected to submit 6-monthly progress reports. The renewal of funding will be considered on an annual basis subject to satisfactory progress being made.

Successful applicants will be required to enter an agreement with the SAMRC to complete their studies within the specified time period.

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