Fred Hollows PhD Scholarship for Prevention of Blindness at the International Centre for Eye Health
The Fred Hollows Foundation has started an exciting new endeavour to sponsor a PhD Scholarship for the Prevention of Blindness at the International Centre for Eye Health, within the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. This scholarship aims to provide training and aid in building of skills for future leaders in the field of prevention of blindness. A further aim is to facilitate important research advances that will help facilitate the control of blindness. This will be a three year project, focusing on research issues of key importance to assess the impact of blindness and to implement programmes for the prevention of blindness in a cost-effective and equitable manner. Nationals of low and middle income countries are eligible for the scholarship, and the fieldwork should be conducted in that setting.
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( votes)The Scholarship will include tuition fees plus stipend.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants for this scholarship must:
- Hold a 1st or 2.1 university degree (or equivalent)
- Hold a Masters degree in Community Eye Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics or a relevant field (or equivalent)
- Be a national of a low or middle income country
- Have experience in designing and conducting research in health in a low-income country
- Have experience in writing up study results and findings in reports, guidelines, standard operating procedures or papers suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Have experience in managing and analysing data using packages including Epi Info, Excel and common statistical programmes.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Be committed to long term capacity building in research in their own country
It is desirable that applicants for this scholarship should have:
- Published research articles in peer review journals
- Experience of working in eye care programmes
- Knowledge of eye diseases and their management
- Experience working with NGOs or ministry of health
- Preference will be given to candidates who are nationals of a country in Africa.
How to Apply
Applications are to incude:
- CV
- Grade transcripts from MSc
- Research Degree Application Forms (aims and objectives of undertaking PhD, plans for after completion of PhD)
- Two references in support of your application
- Please note applicants are not required to include a research proposal
Applications should be submitted to the Registry at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine:
The Registry, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 50 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7299 4646 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7323 0638 E-mail: [email protected]
Any general enquiries regarding the application process should be addressed to Helen White ([email protected]). For queries relating to the project itself please contact Hannah Kuper ([email protected])
Potential PhD topics
The PhD should provide information relevant to the effective implementation of VISION 2020, and should focus on the VISION 2020 priority diseases. There is particular interest on research to assess the impact of VISION 2020 programmes on quality of life and/or poverty, or to investigate service delivery. Funding will not be provided for predominantly laboratory based research or for clinical trials. Examples of appropriate research topics include (but are not restricted to)
1. Impact of childhood blindness on poverty, quality of life and education
2. Impact of refractive error on poverty, quality of life and education
3. Interventions to improve service delivery
Deadline for applications
Friday 5th December 2008
Hi i am Asiya from Tanzania.An MD graduate in medicine.I am looking for scholarships in Medicine.I am willing to do anything which is linked with medicine.I am in the US now for almost 12months as a greencard holder and willing to study ahead and achieve my goals.I need help as i cannot do it by myself and thats why applying for scholarships.
I hope to hear soon from you.Thanking you inadvance.
Asiya.
[email protected]
Dear sir,
I am Mozambican, living in Maputo, Medical Doctor
I would like to do a Master of science Public Health in Developing country or Public Health to improve my skills and potentials in carrying out researches that will help in preventing the spread of diseases and maintain and promote the health of vulnerable induviduals in my communinity especially women and childtren. However, I am currently working at Ministry of Health in Expanded Programme of immunization (EPI) as focal point for training, monitoring and evaluation. Let me know how can I get a Scholarship and study position at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine?
Thanking You
Regards’
Dr. Ema Samussone
Ministry of Health
Expanded Programme of immunization
Maputo, Mozambique.
Email: [email protected]
Dear Sir,
I have completed BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) from University of Dhaka & recently completed MPH (Master of Public Health) in the field of Epidemiology from University of South Asia. I want to do PhD in Homeopathic Medicine for development community health, would you please inform me about scholarship available in this subject in different university of German. I would like to improve my career in the field of Homeopathic Medicine and help my people in Bangladesh.
Thanking You
Regards’
Dr. Mohammad Eaktear Uddin
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Email- [email protected]
Looking forward to joining the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for a masters in Infectious disease and Tropical medicine. But working on finding a scholarship. Its damn expensive.
Please am a Ghanaian from West Africa, I have been assured of admission offer to two Medical schools. I need scholarship, to undertake the medical course. I beg to hear from you.Thank you.
Dear Sir,
I have completed BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) from University of Dhaka & recently completed MPH (Master of Public Health) in the field of Epidemiology from University of South Asia. I want to do PhD in Homeopathic Medicine for development community health, would you please inform me about scholarship available in this subject in different university of you country. I would like to improve my career in the field of Homeopathic Medicine and help my people in Bangladesh.
Thanking You
Regards’
Dr. Mohammad Eaktear Uddin
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
[email protected]
I am Sudanese M.D from South Darfur i have been graduated since 2007 i work in ministry of health ( SOUTH DARFUR STATE)as focal person for cmmunicable diseases. Iam looking for scholarship opportunity either in internal medicine or tropical medicine
thanks
I AM YOUNG ETHIPIAN TAKING MASTERS DEGREE IN TEFLE AND LOOKING A FULL SPONSORSHIP FOR MY PhD.
WITH REGARDS
i am an ethiopain living in addis ababa working as a general medical pratitioner at a public hospital specialized in managing tuberculosis ;tb and hiv and looking for a full scholarship.
Hello My name is Fekadu Abdissa Denu from Ethiopia,Africa. I am a medical doctor working in a government hospital since 2007. Currently I am working in a refugee setting in Somali refugee program as a medical doctor and camp medical director.I would be pleased to get scholarship opportunity in your school, my particular field of interest is internal medicine specially tropical medicine. Hoping to hear from you soon.My e-mail: [email protected]
HELLO I AM FEKADU ABDISSA FROM ETHIOPIA. I AM A MEDICAL DOCTOR WORKING IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL SINCE 2007. CURRENTLY I AM WORKING IN A REFUGEE SETTING AS A CAMP DOTOR AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR IN SOMALI REFUGEE PROGRAM.
I WOULD BE PLEASED TO GET SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT YOUR SCHOOL. MY PARTICULAR FIELD OF INTEREST IS INTERNAL MEDICINE WITH EMPHASIS ON TROPICAL MEDICINE.
HOPING TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
[email protected]
I’m Darelglal Ahmed. I come from Sudan. My academic certificates are:- M.Sc degree in Public and Tropical Health (2006) . The Academy of
Medical Sciences & Technology. Khartoum- Sudan
Higher Diploma in Parasitology (2001). Faculty of Medical Laboratories Science. Al Zaeim Alazhari University. Khartoum- Sudan
B.Sc in Chemistry and Zoology (1995) /Faculty of Sciences- University of Khartoum
I need Scholarship for PhD degree. please help me. I have M.Sc degree since June 2006 but tell now I coudn’t continue my study. My current occupation is teaching assistant in School of Medical Laboratories Science – Sharq my Elniel College. Khartoum- Sudan. please help me. Thanks.
I’m Darelglal Ahmed. I come from Sudan. My academic certificates are:- M.Sc degree in Public and Tropical Health (2006) . The Academy of
Medical Sciences & Technology. Khartoum- Sudan
Higher Diploma in Parasitology (2001). Faculty of Medical Laboratories Science. Al Zaeim Alazhari University. Khartoum- Sudan
B.Sc in Chemistry and Zoology (1995) /Faculty of Sciences- University of Khartoum
I need Scholarship for PhD degree. please help me. I have M.Sc degree since June 2006 but tell now I coudn’t continue my study. My current occupation is teaching assistant in School of Medical Laboratories Science – Sharq my Elniel College. Khartoum- Sudan. please help me. Thanks.
I am from africa ,particularly ethiopian.Idid diploma in forestry,BA degree in economicsand Iam doing my masters degree in urban managment remaining wirth 5 months for graduation.I have 6 years exprincce wich working as socio economic department head and plannig in the municipality.Ihave no funds to achive my phd ambition.so please help me afull scholarship in the same related fields.
I complited my first and second degree in Statistics at University of Dar es salaam Tanzania.
I am interested to persue PhD in Statistics though money is the big constaints.
Please help the Zanzibar for offering me the fund for the program
thank you,
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My name is Mr. Balcha Berhanu Abera who has graduated with MSc degree in Reproductive Health Nursing. I am teaching in Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Medicine, Centralized School of Nursing. The school does not have teacher with PhD degree. However, it has started providing MSc degree training for maternity and reproductive health nursing. I have not fund to fulfil my ambition to serve my school with better knowledge. I have tried to get many universities in the internet but no one has responded me for free scholarship looking mine and my school’s problem. If anyone feels my pain, please, respond me for granting free full scholarship training at PhD Degree level in the same or related health training fields.
Many thanks for those who feel my pain and respond me soon.
Mr.Balcha Berhanu Abera
e-mail–[email protected]
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I am a 28 year graduate of Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria (B.sc Physical and Health Education and M.sc Health Education). My ambition is to persue Ph.D in Health Promotion/Public Health in London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in order to improve my skills and potentials in carrying out researches that will help in preventing the spread of diseases and maintain and promote the health of vulnerable induviduals in my communinity especially women and childtren. Howver, I am currently working with Kano State Senior Secondary School Board as a Health Educator.
May name is sisay Tesfaye from Ethiopia.I have Bsc in public health and diploma in clinical nursing from recognized university and college. I have 2 year work expreance at rurl health center and 3 years work expreance in health science college. currently I am working in Awassa college of health sciences as assisstant lecturer.Now I am looking for full sponcerd public health or health related Msc scholarships and I hop you will help me.
with best regard
I am Yegnanew 29 years old from Ethiopia. I have BED degree in Physics and MSC degree in applied statistics and now Iam working in Hawassa university(Lecturer)in Ethiopia. We are trying to open MSC in biostatistics but we have already opend MSC in applied statistics . Hence I am very eager to get PHD in biostatistics, econometrics, Medical statistics, etc
i thank you
i am fuad abukar mohamad, 23yrs old somali , i finished high school of nursing, ( hayat institute of health science) in 2007. i have diploma in nursing course of 3yrs. full experience in my job.
i am seeking to learn public health in london tropical medical schoolarship of university.
so i am very happy to get that occustion,
p.o box ; 9283 00300
tel:254721802603 in my mobile
Dear sirs, I’m mesay H dangisso from Ethiopia working in public health institution. I have MPH and have been working in different positions in public health institutions and college. I want to contribute to nations development effort by conducting problem solving research for evidence based decision making. To do so I need to advance my career in research. so I want to pursue my PHD study and need the scholarship to succeed my strive to global prevention of blindiness and its socioeconomic impact.
Please consider my application for the scholarship.
Mesay H Dangisso.
e-mail [email protected]
After my best wishes and regards to you,
I,m medical student finished this year my education,
I think every one he likes a knowlege and continous to reach a good level,
So i one of these students, i would like to get best scholarship of Hygien and Tropical medicine,
of course i could like best if i will get it,
Take my heartfelt thanks all,
My name is mosab ali, I have BSc honour in medical laboratory scienses (first-claas).My future plans are to pursue to MSc level in Tropical medicine. Because after completing, I will be equiped with skills and knowledge necessary for combating diseases in my country and the world at large. Also I will be able to conduct many research activities which in future will assist me on how to eradicate/minimize the disease burdens in my area.
actually Ihave interest in oncocerciasis because it in hight prevalance in my country.
Thanks,
i am student of medicine in addis ababa univercity in branch of st paulo;s milinium medical school
IN ETHIOPIA
IAM A ZIMBABWEAN I WANT TO STUDY NURSING IN YOUR UNIVERSITY. I DID BIOLOGY & SCIENCES IM ALSO EXCELLENT IN ENGLISH. IT WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO STUDY ABROAD & UPGRADE MY STUDIES.
YOURS FAITHFULLY
BRIGHTON MOYO
205 PARKHILL FLAT
CORNER PLEIN & JORRISEN
SUNNYSIDE
PRETORIA
SOUTH AFRICA
I am physian I have 10 years working experience in different areas in sudan, 5 years of them in ophthalmology. I have been to more than 20 camps for blindness prevention programms since 2003 and By now I am teaching at Bacht Reda University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Department of ophthalmology and also physiology department. I did my Master in physiology at Khartoum University 2006. also I did 1st part exam in ophthalmology MD at Sudan medical specialisation board (S.M.S.B ) 2003 and i have completed the training programm (4 years) and i have passed the writting exam and i need to pass the clinical exam in Jan 2009 to get the MD in ophthalmology. I did 2 research the 1st in computer vision syndrome(prevalence and presentation ) and the 2nd was in prevalence of dry eye among patient with red eye in sudanese. Health education and Health service are my future intention and that by studying the PhD in this field . Hopefully I can fulfill the requirements, win the scholarship, serve the objectives of the scholarship, and then serve my country and my self.
Iam working as chief public health professional and head of zonal health department. when I saw the web site I’M really have been impressed and happy since the issue is also my concern. our health department provide the service for more than three million people. the prevalence of common eye problems which can be prevented with currently available intervention programs but leading many people to blindness significant. Fortunately the vision 2020 project and other respected projects are being implemented in our catchment and providing the service for the community in need. the impact of these common eye problems on the community interms of poverty education and the like shoud be assessed to make evidence based decision making so if have a chance to pursue the study i would able to provide my maximmum effort to contribute for global prevention of blindness programs.
Thank you for your consideration.
I am DR yasir, medical doctor ,know on the last 4 th year of MD pathology in gezira university,sudan searching for further studies in mycology and virology or related subjects.
please help me.
thank you
PLEASE i really need tour help i am desperate to futher my education but no money, i am a nigerian and i just finished my secondary school i wish i will get scholarship, to futher my education help me i am willing to study i have a dream i dont want to waste it so find it in your heart to help me me to whom it may concern i am in my 17s and my private number is +22998408488 THANKS
I am Kbrom Legesse from ETHIOPIA.I have frist degree in optometry graduate from Gondar University.By now, I am working in Gondar University as instructor of optometry.My hope is to continue master degree in the field of optometry or other more related fields such as biomedical engineering.please,could you help me in finding free sponsership related on this issue.I am looking forward for your response.
Iam sudanese medical doctor I have been graduated since 2001 and I worked with ministry of healh at different hospitals in different parts of Sudan for five year.Now Iam working with international NGO in Darfur as RH & curative supervisor.Iam looking for scholarship opportunity about PhD in either internal medicine or obse &gyne.
Thank you
Iam sudanese medical doctor I have been graduated since 2001 and I worked with ministry of healh at different hospitals in different parts of Sudan for five year.Now Iam working with international NGO in Darfur as RH & curative supervisor.Iam looking for scholarship opportunity about PhD in either internal medicine or obse &gyne
I am 28 years old man who has got BSC degree in public health and MSC degree in T ropical and infectious disease. I was working as public health professional in E thiopia and as HEALTH INSTRUCTOR in different college . So I want to continue my PhD to the program available to your university and serve my country. Please give me the information what to do inorder to apply to the programme which is any related to my back ground.
Thank you.
Hulo iam kyamanywa who recieved your information. Iam a first year medical student who is willing to changeto a new location to continue studying. please send me information on how i can contact your medical schools. Please send me information on how to get sponsored in the universty if i join.
Yours , Kyamanywa Balam
I am wassye yitagss from ethiopia ,graduating by BSC Nurse from Haramaya University so I need free scholarship program t o contiune my masters degree in public health& related flied of study.
‘sincerly yours’
wassye Yitages
I am wassye yitagss from ethiopia ,graduating by BSC Nurse from Haramaya University so I need free scholarship program t o contiune my masters degree in public health& related flied of study.
I am 27 yeras old. I have owned my B. Sc. Degre in Public Health from Haramaya University (previously called Alemaya University). I graduated from Adis Ababa Univeversity recently with M. Sc. degree in Tropical and Infetious Diseases. I have been working in Ethiopia in different organizations in diferent positions for more than 4 years. I am very enthusiastic to persue Ph. D study in tropical and infectious disease or related ones.
Hi everyone, I,m a Swazi, male, 24yrs, born again christian, currently doing a Bachelor of Nursing Sciences at the Unirvesity of Swaziland. I want to do Masters of the same programme in Canada or New Zealand or any country. Can anyone assist me with Scholarship, finding a suitable school for studying.
I want to study ” reprodutive health” in America or UK can you hellp me please?
Hey every Body! I am form Africa particularly Ethiopia. I am a programmer. I was graduated in Computer Science from Jimma University in 2006. now i am an instructor of Ambo Technique institution in different subjects. But i want to learn Ms in computer Science. if some one sponserd me i will do with them after holding second digree.
Tanks for your help
Melaku Boresa
Hey every Body! I am form Africa particularly Ethiopia. I am a programmer. I was graduated in Computer Science from Jimma University in 2006. now i am an instructor of Ambo Technique institution in different subjects. But i want to learn Ms in computer Science. if some one sponserd me i will do with them after holding second digree.
I am from one of the African Countries, Ethiopia. I have MSc in Population Studies (Demography) and am working in the Ethiopian Public Health Association as a Research Publications Officer. I am looking full sponsorship to continue my PhD in Public Health by Research. Thank you for your help in Advance!!
Regards
Yihunie
[email protected]
I am a graduate nurse,currently persuing my masters degree in nursing education. I aim at being a nurse educator,researcher and administrator who can guide nursing education to be able to address the changing needs of the community. I would like to persue a PHD in a related area. please give me information on the same and scholarship opportunities for the same. I work for the Ministry of Health in Kenya.
i want to study nursing but dont have a sponsor can you assist me . am really in need.
My name is Yenenesh Getachw. I am from Ethiopia. I have Diploma in secretarial sayance and Office Management at Excellent Mark.and 2 years Experience Now I want to get BA Degree any field. Please help me!.
Beast Regard
Thank you
i am a Cameroonian and an MSc student in the University of Bueac, in Natural Resource and Environmental Management. i am will be defending my research in march 2009. My research topics is improved filtration technology for pathogenic organisms in rural and international water supply. I am very interested in evironmental health like intervention in water qauality and eye vission in rural areas of my county Cameroon.
Now can i apply for this program now? if not, how is it possible.
I am a Tanzanian Research Scientist working with National Institute for Medical Research in my country. I am 38 years old with 16 years of experience in research works.
I completed my advanced Diploma course in Medical Laboratory Sciences (specialized in Parasitology and medical entomology) at the Muhimbili University of Health Sciences-MUHAS in 2001
My future plans are to pursue Mphil course and finally to PhD level in my field of study. Because after completing, I will be equiped with skills and knowledge necessary for combating diseases in my country and the world at large. Also I will be able to conduct many research activities which in future will assist me on how to eradicate/minimize the disease burdens in my area.
May I ask your financial assistance to acquire this knowledge and skills. This will be a golden chance not only to me but also to my country.
Thanks,
Yours truly.
Rev. Josephat Sahani Kaboya,
National Institute for Medical Research,
P.O.Box 482,
Tabora – Tanzania.
Tel:255732078009
Fax: +255262604943
My Name is Alemayehu Galmessa, I am 45 years old and I have 24 years work experience in different areas with different capacities in Ethiopia. By now I am teaching at Haramaya University Faculty of Health Sciences at Department of Nursing in the same country. My primary profession was nursing and by now I did my Master in public Health (MPH) at Addis Ababa University. I am teaching Epidemiology, Health education and Health service management and my future intention is to study my PhD in the field of public health mainly Epidemiology. Hopefully I can fulfill the requirements, win the scholarship, serve the objective of the scholarship, and then serve my country and my self. Therefore, my application will be seen fairly.
Best regards,
Alemayehu Galmessa
My Dears
It gives me great pleasure to access your E-mail address through your web-site, after being searching at the site.
Actually I am working as teaching assistant at the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Production – Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST).
I’m seeking to pursue my master degree within the line of my interest. I am deeply interested in embryo transfer technology. Would you please tell me if you have a capacity to admit me at your department as a master candidate at any relevant research (es) within my motivations?
Your reply will be highly appreciated.
Kind regards
I am 22 year old Ethiopian and I have a dipoloma on Informaton Technology . If I get full scholarship I want to study anywhere and anyfiled.
and i just waiting your offer soon.
I am 22 year old Ethiopian and I have a dipoloma on Informaton Technology . If I get full scholarship I want to study everywhere.
and i just waiting your offer soon.
Iam sudanese medical doctor I have been graduated since 2001 and I worked with ministry of healh at different hospitals in different parts of Sudan for five year.Now Iam working with international NGO in Darfur as RH & curative supervisor.Iam looking for scholarship opportunity about PhD in either internal medicine or obse &gyne.
Thank you
I need a PhD scholarship and I do have a dream to have that degree in a field of finance.Therefore, I kindly request to have free scholarship.
Iam Ugandan and working with a Hospital as a Nutritionist.I have a masters degree in Applied Human Nutrition.Iam currently working as a Hospital Nutritionist. I would like to do a PhD in either Public Health Nutrition or Public Health.How can i get a Scholarship and study position at Londan School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine? Please advise. Thank you.
I WANT TO STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCC ENGINEERING
thank you for the good job you are doing in informing us about the various scholarsip position you have for us.
i am wonderring if i would get a scholarship to study online. my interests study areas are:-
1) economics
2) accounting and fiinance
3) poblic administartion with a bias on policy formulation and administration
4) msc. in business information systems.
5) msc. in computerised audit.
any of this will fit my interests. my first degree is in business administration with a bias in accounting and finance. i am also a certified accountant . i also hold a professional diploma in management.
am an african from kenya , east – africa.
many thanks
silas
I AM COOL MIND
I am doing MA IN EFL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD INDIA
I AM COOL MIND,I WANT TO BE RESPECTABLE PERSON
my name is yohannes i am from ethiopia ,but now i am liveing in qatar for work , i am loking for free scolarship becos i dont have enugh mony to pay for my education but i am qait interesed to my educaton and allso i have exellent risalt during my firest year risault of college fresh man in allpha university college. college of distance study in public admenstration and development management , which mins i scord ‘(A) in all sabjects, but now i cohld not complite b/c of shortage of mony b/c my salery is not enugh to cover all my expenses (food,education,seporting my parents) so it too dificult to serviv.
I am 29 year old Ethiopian medical doctor with five years work experience as a clinician and public health department under Ethiopian Ministry of Health and different international non-governmental organizations in Ethiopia like adventist development and relief agency(ADRA) and USAID as filed doctor for management of malnutrition under five children, in University of California San diego-Ethiopia(UCSD-E) as STI Technical officr, in MSF HOLLAND as assistant medical coordinator. during my internship, i have done a research on the prevalence and KAP of trachoma among people living in one district. currently i am looking for scholarship opportunity for further study and research on public health.
thank you,
Tesfahun Nega (MD)
What an incredible moment it will be if my hart, hand and soul, be in touch with a Phd program
I have a BA degree in English, I have another BA degree in Management, and I have a master’s degree in curriculum, all from Addis Ababa University of Ethiopia. If I get full scholarship I want to study your offer