TDR Call for Applications: Clinical Research Leadership fellowship programme
The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is calling for applications to the Clinical Research Leadership (CRL) fellowship programme.
The TDR CRL fellowship programme is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA). It offers targeted training in research and development in TPOs (pharmaceutical companies, PDPs and research organizations) to develop highly skilled local personnel from disease endemic LMICs, to enhance competencies in clinical trials for drugs, vaccines and diagnostics on a broad range of poverty related infectious diseases and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
Eligibility:
- be a national of, and resident in, an LMIC.
- be a postgraduate (MSc or PhD) or medical/pharmacy graduate conducting clinical research activities in the scope of TDR.
- have obtained their first degree within 15 years of submission of the application.
- have been a researcher or clinical staff member employed for the last 12 months in an institution with a registered legal entity in an LMIC conducting clinical research activities in the scope of TDR.
Funding details:
- one economy class return ticket (home – TPO – home);
- a monthly stipend of approximately US$ 4000;
- a one-time allowance of US$ 1500 for educational support materials;
- health insurance and support to attend relevant meetings during the course of the fellowship, up to a maximum amount of US$ 3000,
- access to an alumni website and to the Professional Development Scheme for clinical trialists website.
Read more here.
Application deadline March 15, 2023.
