HERD International, a prominent research and development agency dedicated to improving health and well-being through evidence-based practices, has announced the opening of applications for two fully funded PhD fellowships.
Resilient and Equitable Health Workforce to Address Climate Threats (REACT) project, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), UK, aligns with its mission to enhance health workforce responsiveness to climate-related challenges in Nepal. Through the REACT project, HERD International fosters innovative research and offers two PhD fellowships in collaboration with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), enabling fellows to explore critical topics like decentralized governance and climate justice, contributing to resilient health systems and equitable outcomes for vulnerable communities.
SILENT FEATURES OF THE FELLOWSHIP
- Two candidates for the Fellowship
- Fellowships are linked to a 3-year PhD program.
- Fellows will be based at HERD International.
- Collaboration with the LSTM, which is the awarding body for the PhD.
- Fellows will be co-supervised by a team of LSTM and HERD International.
Key Details:
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Email inquiries by : 30th April 2025, 5 PM NST via applications@herdint.com
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Application Deadline: 7th May 2025
Duration
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This immersive, three-year fellowship will run from 2025 to 2028. Planned start date is 1st June 2025
Fellowship Benefits:
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Enrollment of 2 candidates
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Full coverage of PhD tuition fees
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Monthly stipend for a period of 3 years
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Research support costs included
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be a Nepali citizen
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Hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification
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Willing to commit to a 3-year PhD program
Fellowship Areas:
Fellows will conduct research within the REACT project framework. Applicants may select any one of the two research areas below:
- Decentralized governance and climate resilience in the health sector – exploring the context, opportunities, and challenges.
- Climate justice and health equity: assessing the impact of climate change on health workforce and communities.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to scan the QR code provided in the official notice or visit www.herdint.com for more information and application procedures.
Instructions for application:
Interested and qualified individuals are requested to review the attached PhD Fellowship Handbook for guidance and use the link below for the application.
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