Re-opened DIDA Call for Applications: PhD Fellowships

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The Digital Diagnostics for Africa Network (DIDA) is offering a PhD fellowship for a Ghanaian national to join a unique programme developing the next generation of diagnostics for African Healthcare Systems. The successful applicant will be based at the University of Ghana and will be part of a close-knit cohort, receiving bespoke training in diagnostic development and professional skills which will equip them to be future leaders in this field.

PLEASE NOTE: The call is re-opened for 1 PhD Studentship to join a cohort of 9 PhD students already selected. 

Eligibility:

  • 1 PhD fellowship is available for a Ghanaian African national to join a unique programme developing the next generation of diagnostics for African Healthcare Systems.
  • We encourage applications from women and under-represented groups.

Research area:

  • Co-design and development of user interfaces for digital diagnostics, supported by an international network of experts, developing digital diagnostics as transformative technologies for African Healthcare systems, with projects spanning a range of disciplines including molecular diagnostic test development, clinical evaluation, health systems research, design engineering, and data modelling.

Fellowship covers:

  • Tuition fees. 
  • Stipend.
  • Project related costs such as travel and training.

Read more here

Application deadline – Open until filled (application review on a rolling basis).

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