Deadline
2025-05-04
Value of Scholarship
Country Tenable
Ghana
Renewable
No
Applications are now open for the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research at the University of Ghana School of Public Health for the 2025–2026 academic year.
This fully funded scholarship supports students pursuing a Master’s in Public Health or an MSc in Applied Health Social Science, with a focus on Implementation Research (IR) to tackle critical global health challenges.
The scholarship is funded by TDR, the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases.
TDR Postgraduate Scholarship 2025: Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen and resident of a low- or middle-income country as classified by the World Bank.
- Be under 35 years old at the time of application.
- Meet the admission requirements for graduate studies at the University of Ghana (for both local and international applicants).
- Have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Implementation Research focused on infectious diseases of poverty.
- Be proficient in English.
- Provide proof of study leave approval (if employed) before the program begins.
- Meet health requirements as per the regulations of the Government of Ghana and the University of Ghana.
University of Ghana TDR Scholarship: Duration and Benefits
The University of Ghana TDR Scholarship provides comprehensive funding, covering:
- Round-trip airfare from your home country to Accra, Ghana
- Full tuition and academic fees
- Basic medical and accident insurance
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Research dissertation support
Selection and Acceptance Process
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further assessment, including an interview.
- Selected candidates will receive an official letter of offer from the University of Ghana.
- Candidates must confirm acceptance within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the offer. If no response is received within this period, the scholarship will be considered declined.
- The University of Ghana reserves the right to withdraw or terminate the scholarship if any false information is found in the application.
How to Apply for the University of Ghana TDR Scholarship 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these steps to successfully apply for the University of Ghana TDR Postgraduate Scholarship:
Step 1: Review the Application Requirements
Click the link below to read the full application process and requirements. Once ready, click “APPLY NOW” to begin your application:
Step 2: Apply for Admission at the University of Ghana
- Select the appropriate applicant category (“GHANAIAN APPLICANT” or “INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT”).
- Create an account, log in, and start your application.
- Choose either Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Science) or MSc. Applied Health Social Science as your preferred program.
Step 3: Apply for the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship
- After completing the university application, visit: TDR Scholarship Application.
- Create an account and apply for the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research.
- Select either Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Science) or MSc. Applied Health Social Science.
- Fill in all required fields, upload the necessary documents, and submit your application.
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