IMMANA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS, UK

Scholarship Description:

IMMANA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS, UK is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

IMMANA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS, UK. Applications are invited for one year IMMANA postdoctoral fellowships to create a cadre of emerging leaders in Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health research. These fellowships are awarded to early career researchers who are using and developing or adapting these new methodological approaches with mentors in ongoing research programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Selection will give preference to applicants who have research or faculty appointments in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia but applicants may be of any nationality and have earned their doctorate anywhere. Applicants must propose to conduct fieldwork or other research under the joint supervision of two mentors. At least one of the two mentors must be physically located in Africa or Asia. The application deadline is 1 February 2016.

Subjects Offered: Fellowships are awarded for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health research. The researchers will develop and adapt innovative methodological approaches with mentors in ongoing research programmes in LMICs.
Degree Level: Fellowships are available for undertaking postdoctoral research programme.
Participating Institution(s): UK Department for International Development (DFID), UK government

Eligibility: Eligible applicants will have completed a doctorate (PhD, DPhil, DPH, MD, DVM or similar terminal degree) in any field related to agriculture, nutrition and health within three years of the proposed Fellowship start date, and be seeking a career in research, education and engagement at the intersection of two or more of these fields. IMMANA strongly encourages applications from female candidates who are citizens of low- and middle-income countries. Selection will give preference to applicants who have research or faculty appointments in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, but applicants may be of any nationality and have earned their doctorate anywhere.

Eligible Nationalities: Applicants of any nationality (IMMANA strongly encourages applications from female candidates who are citizens of low- and middle-income countries) can apply for these postdoctoral fellowships.

 

Notification: Selected candidates will be notified no later than 1 May 2016.

Application Procedure: Applications are submitted in a two-stage process. Applicants are welcome and encouraged to submit a concept note to confirm eligibility and receive valuable feedback. Concept notes should be submitted as soon as possible, and will be accepted on a rolling basis until 1 February 2016. Applicants must submit a full proposal by 29 February 2016. Both forms are available online.

Application Form

Deadline: Concept notes should be submitted by 1 February 2016. Applicants must submit a full proposal by 29 February 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

IMMANA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS, UK is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.