WHO-TDR Fellowship

WHO-TDR Fellowship on Project Management of Tropical Diseases Research
Call for applications: TDR Fellowship on Project Management of Tropical
Diseases Research*
• The above Fellowship is a time-limited post-graduate training
opportunity funded by TDR. The Fellowship will be in the SEA Regional Office
located in New Delhi, India. The monthly stipend is set at US$2500 per month
in addition to other minor benefits. The duration of the Fellowship is
initial one-year, renewable for a second year subject to mutual agreement.
• More details on business line 2:
Empowerment http://www.who.int/tdr/about/strategy/pdf/bl2.pdf*

http://www.who.int/tdr/grants/grants/files/faf_form_52_1.doc *The Special
Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) and the WHO
South East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) invite nationals from the WHO South
East Asia Region (SEA) to apply for a 12-24 month fellowship on Project
Management of Tropical Diseases Research. The training involves a placement
in the WHO Regional Office (New Delhi) working with the professional staff
involved located in the Departments of Communicable Diseases (CDS) and
Health System Development (HSD).

Summary of the Training Programme and Activities
Under the supervision of CDS and VBC/SEARO-TDR/SEARO focal point, the
successful candidate will perform the following tasks:
In coordination with the technical units involved in TDR/SEARO, assist VBC/SEARO unit-the focal point TDR/SEARO in administration of SEARO/TDR Small Grants Scheme including: preparation of call for applications, review of proposals for funding, preparing and conducting Selection Committee meetings.

Assist VBC/SEARO-TDR/SEARO focal point in preparation of TSA for selected projects, active follow-up of the projects’ implementation, analysis of reports, disseminating the new research information and promoting utilisation of the results by the control programmes.
Promote TDR activities at all levels with the aim of improving tropical disease control in SEA countries including preparation of research methodology workshops, strengthen coordination and communication among all relevant unites in SEARO and TDR/HQ.

Develop comprehensive SEARO/TDR computerized database based on the already available database for SEARO/TDR Small Grant Scheme. Produce specific outputs from the database (reports, circular letters, website entries, etc.), as needed.

Prepare research portfolio containing summaries of final reports of the research projects to ensure communicating the results of the TDR research projects to all concerned parties. Support TDR/HQ activities in the region as requested by TDR/HQ including site visits, preparation of reports for TDR’s Research Strengthening Group (RSG), Scientific & Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), and the Joint Coordinating Board (JCB).

*Eligibility*
Applications are requested from nationals of the WHO South East Asia Region working or involved in the Ministries of Health, academic or research institutions and/or who recently completed a period of post-graduate training (M.Sc., MD or Ph.D.). Preference will be given to candidates under 35 years old, holding an advanced degree in health related sciences. Computer skills (MS Office) are required. A good working knowledge of English is required..


*How to apply*
The following documents should be sent to the electronic address given below (no application forms are required). The email subject field must include: “SEARO CDF “.
1. Full name in capital letters with the family name underlined.
2. Date of birth and nationality
3. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of
institution where the applicant is employed (all applicants must have
permanent employment).
4. Educational qualifications, including place of study, date of
conclusion and grade obtained (transcripts and photocopies of qualifications
are not required but may be requested later).
5. A brief description of the applicant’s current post and of the post
held immediately before (1 page).
6. A description of the applicant’s current work/research interests
and how this fellowship would contribute to the applicant’s future career (1
page maximum).
7. A list of the applicant’s publications and other abstracts or presentations.
8. A letter of recommendation from two senior scientists/professors/supervisors that includes their address, telephone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses. (Please include with the
application).
9. An endorsement from the director of the applicant’s home institution testifying to the ability of the applicant to successfully undertake the proposed fellowship and certifying that the applicant, if awarded TDR support, will be granted a leave of absence and on completing the training will be assured of a post. The director must also indicate how the proposed fellowship will strengthen the capabilities of the institution.

*A copy of all applications should be sent to the WHO Representative’s Office in their home country for information purposes.*
*All **applications** must be received by** **29 February** 200**8** at rcstraining@who.int*
*Fellowship is planned to start as soon as possible** *

*Further information*
Steven Wayling
Manager - Empowerment
Research Capability Strengthening
Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
E-mail: waylings@who.int
Further information on TDR’s activities may be found at TDR
website http://www.who.int/tdr/