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Friday, June 10, 2011

2012 AVAC HIV Prevention Research Fellowship

June 4, 2011 Research Fellowship for international applicants funded by AVAC in the field of biomedical HIV prevention research and related implementation activities in their countries and communities-2012.

Study Subject(s):Biomedical HIV prevention research and related implementation activities in their countries and communities

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: AVAC

Scholarship can be taken at: Botswana, Brazil, China, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Eligibility:
-The HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship seeks applicants who are: – Emerging or mid-career community leaders and advocates involved or interested in HIV prevention research advocacy.
- Individuals with some experience or education in the areas of HIV and AIDS, public health, medicine, international development, women’s rights, communications, or advocacy.
- Based in developing countries where biomedical HIV prevention clinical research is planned or ongoing or medical male circumcision for HIV prevention is being introduced.
- Able to collaborate with English-speaking mentors. Applications are encouraged from all countries where such research is ongoing or being rolled out; however the Advocacy Fellow and key staff at his/her organisation must be able to communicate with AVAC staff in English

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries:Botswana, Brazil, China, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland,Tanzania,Thailand, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Scholarship Description: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention invites applications for 2012 Advocacy Fellowship project. The project is aimed at supporting the emerging and mid-career advocates to design and implement advocacy projects focused on biomedical HIV prevention research and related implementation activities in their countries and communities. Advocacy Fellows carry out their projects while based at Host Organisations that are active partners in the Fellowship process. The Fellowship provides: Mentoring and capacity building Connection to a global network Opportunities for networking and information sharing A small stipend and technical assistance Financial support and technical assistance Overhead to the Host Organisation to cover costs associated with hosting a Fellow.

How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application: www.avac.org/follows

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