Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme (BM-NHSP) South Africa 2022 – 2023

The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme (BM-NHSP) is an initiative by the National Health Research Committee (NHRC) which aims to fund the train 1000 PhDs students over the next decade, in the health and clinical research. The BM-NHSP Programme is in partnership with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), the National Department of Health (NDoH) and the Public Health Enhancement Fund (PHEF). The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme (BM-NHSP) is inviting PhD students to apply for funding, for the2022 academic year.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizen OR a South African permanent residentYou must have completed a MBChB or a Master’s degree qualificationYou must intend on pursuing PhD studies, at any recognised university in South Africa, in 2022You must have a fully developed research proposal for PhD study, that has been accepted by your UniversityYou must be currently registered at the university where your degree will be awardedYour research project must be in line with the priority research areas and fields listed aboveYou must have written commitment of participation, from an experienced research supervisor at your University, who is willing to train you until your degree is completeYou must have the following available to conduct the PhD research project: research funding, infrastructure and environmentYou must NOT receive any funding through another RCD scholarship programmeYou must read and agree to all of the scholarship conditions, on the application form belowPreference will be given to candidates from designated groups, Universities, and or under researched priority research niches

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Candidates who meet all of the criteria, must follow these steps to apply: 1) Complete the online application:Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme (BM-NHSP) Application 2) Download and complete theBongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme (BM-NHSP) Application(.pdf) 3) Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents, via email to:Lindokuhle.Ndlandla@mrc.ac.za(Insert the words “BM-NHSP Application 2022” in the email subject line). The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified: Completed Application formSouth African ID document (certified by a Commissioner of Oath)Motivational letter demonstrating your suitability for the programme and how receiving the award will positively impact your career (1 page)Abridged Curriculum Vitae with a full list of research outputs within the last 5 years, as well as other meritorious achievementsOfficial letter stating first date of registration for the degree to be fundedProof of ethics clearanceSupport letter outlining availability of research funding or running costAbstract of the PhD proposal, aligned with the priority research areas, outlining the following: rationale, design, feasibility, plans for research translation, information dissemination and potential impact of the proposed research project (2 pages)Official letter of approval of your research proposalLetter from host institution detailing your career plan after completing the PhD (1 page)Supervisor’s abridged track record with publications, grants and experience in research supervision of PhD students, and signed commitment form (3 pages)Most recent payslip (not older than 3 months)