Application for the 2017/18CARTA PhD Fellowships

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all the instructions carefully and complete all sections.
Note to applicant: This application form will be used for the institutional selection process. If you are successful at the institutional level, you are encouraged to submit a revised application for the final selection.
  1. Theapplication form should be submitted in Microsoft Word in Arial font, size 11, single-spaced. Applicants should save their file using the following format: lastname_firstname_carta2017.doc
  2. Incomplete applications and all applications that do not meet formatting requirements (including page limits) will not be reviewed
  3. All applicants should review the eligibility criteria specified in the call for applications as those not meeting these criteria will not be considered
  4. In addition to this application form, a complete package should include a reference letter from one referee. Referees should email the reference letter directly to the focal person with a copy to
  5. Applicants must ensure that scanned copies of any documents are legible
  6. For your application to be considered, it must reach CARTA’s focal person at your institution by May 1,2017. Any application submitted later than this date will NOT be considered
  7. Please submit your application electronically to the focal person(s) at your institutionANDemail a copy to

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Last Name:
First and Middle Name:
Address:
Telephone number:
Mobile number:
Email address:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Nationality:
Employer/Institution:
Department:

DETAILS OF PROPOSED DOCTORAL STUDIES

Title of proposed project:
Are you currently working on a research project in which your PhD can be nested? If yes, please provide the name of the research project
Have you discussed your research with any senior colleague or potential supervisor?

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Outline ofRESEARCH concept

The intention of this section is to assess your ability to write a coherent approach to research, we understand the research you will ultimately implement may be differentfrom what is presented below.

  1. Title of Research

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  1. Research Problem:Provide a brief description of the problem you intend to address and the possible research questions, (maximum 1page)

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  1. Research Methods:Provide brief description of the proposed methods of data collection and analysis (maximum 1 page)

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  1. Significance.Provide a brief description of the scholarly contribution your proposed research idea will make, as well as its relevance to contemporary public and population health issues in Africa. (maximum 1 page)

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  1. Motivation. Provide a brief narrative explaining why doing a PhD is important to you. Suggested issues to cover: long-term career goals; research interests and future research involvement; teaching interests and future teaching roles; previous efforts to obtain a PhD(maximum 2 pages)

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APPLICANT’S CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION
Include month and year of graduation (or expected date), major, faculty/department,thesis title (if any), and degrees or certification.Begin with the most recent degree / Degree / Institution / Dates attended (mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order (beginning with current or most recent employment), include position details, dates, and reason(s) for leaving previous jobs / Position / Institution / Employment period
(mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy)
COMPUTER SKILLS
List computer packages and level of skill (i.e. basic, intermediate, and advanced)
PUBLICATIONS
Provide full reference for ALL your publications
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AWARDS, HONORS, AND GRANTS RECEIVED

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Please include the following document

Letter of reference (provide your referee’s information below). Referees should email the letter of reference directly to the focal person with a copy to
Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
Telephone
Email

Your referee should be someone who can comment on your research capacity as well as provide the supportive environment for you to do your PhD, e.g. you direct line manager or your head of department etc.

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