Global Health Postdoctoral Fellowships, Malaysia

Scholarship Description:

Global Health Postdoctoral Fellowships, Malaysia is open for . The scholarship allows Fellowship level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Global Health Postdoctoral Fellowships, Malaysia

UNU International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) is inviting applications for the postdoctoralfellowship programme. Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme at UNU-IIGH aims to provide an opportunity for candidates who have recently (no more than five years) graduated with a PhD to expand their career beyond their scientific disciplines.

The UNU International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) seeks to contribute to the development and strengthening of health services policy frameworks and management actions, particularly for people in developing countries and to support the implementation of a promotive and preventive approach to human health.

All international applicants for whom English is not the native tongue must provide proof of competence in the English language.

• Fellowships are available to conduct research at the postdoctoral level at UNU-IIGH in Malaysia.


• Fellowships are awarded to work on any of the following ongoing research projects at the Institute: Systems Thinking for Urban Health and Governance for Global Health


• The position offers a 12-month residency with monthly stipends for the duration of the fellowship. During the fellowship, the fellow is expected to actively participate in the research and academic activities of the Institute, especially the research projects led by the Institute’s research fellows.

Scholarship can be taken in Malaysia

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must have obtained a PhD within five years preceding the date of commencement of the fellowship. Language proficiency in English is essential. Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply.


• Fellows 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. The fellows shall also participate in regular in-house discussions and seminars at the Institute.


• At the time of application, fellows must send their cover letter and indicate their interest and motivation to work on any of the following ongoing research projects at the Institute:

1. i) Systems Thinking for Urban Health


2. ii) Governance for Global Health

Eligible Nationalities: Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have obtained a PhD degree.

English Language Requirement: All international applicants for whom English is not the native tongue must provide proof of competence in the English language.

Application Procedure: Interested applicants should download and complete the UNU Personal History form (P-11). There is no Vacancy number; instead, just state Postdoctoral Fellowship 2017 as the “Title of Post” in the section “What post are you applying for?” Please submit all of the listed documents below via email to iigh-info-at-unu.edu

• A completed and signed UNU P-11 form (please do not use P-11 forms from other UN agencies)


• A cover letter outlining motivation, and how they would contribute to any of the Institute’s ongoing research projects during a 12-month Postdoctoral Fellowship


• An abstract of PhD research/dissertation


• A sample of recent publications (in English)


• Two references to support your application, with one of the references written by your PhD thesis supervisor


• A scanned copy of passport details page

Deadline: The deadline for application is 4 November 2016.

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Degree Level:

Global Health Postdoctoral Fellowships, Malaysia is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.