SCHOLARSHIP South African Research Ethics Training Initiative (SARETI)-University of Kwazulu-Natal–2022/2023

 

SCHOLARSHIP South African Research Ethics Training Initiative (SARETI) Masters Health Research Ethics Programme - University of Kwazulu-Natal – 2022/2023

The SARETI Masters (Health Research Ethics) programme is calling for applications.

Applications are now open for admission into the SARETI Masters programme. Please consult the advert below for details of the programme and the application process.

A masters Degree in Health Research Ethics Primarily for Lawyers and Social scientists.

The South African Research Ethics Training Initiative (SARETI) based at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa is an Programme in Health research Ethics that offers a mix of online and face to face modular and applied training as part of structured social science Masters specialized in health research ethics.

Trainees are capacitated with the expertise to ensure that health research in  Africa prioritises the welfare of research participants, individuals and communities as its primary focus. A key component of this training programme is to review protocols from a research ethics perspective that will enable and enhance support to research ethics committees.

SARETI has been awarded competitive funding from the Fogarty international center(FIC) of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), to offer Masters-level training in research ethics, beginning 2022. This two year programme is aimed at lawyers, social scientists and other professionals in the early stages of their career whose work relates to health-related research and/or research ethics. The programme will offer comprehensive advanced multi-discipinary Masters level training in research ethics to a cohort of 8 candidates from across Africa.

SARETI SCHOLARSHIP COVERS

SARETI Scholarships provide full financial support ( Travel, Course fees, living expenses whilst based in South Africa attending on site modalities, Reseach expences etc. For Masters degree Students in 2022/2023.

SARETISHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Ø  Ability to undertake travel to South Africa for 4-5 months of contact study in year 1 (2022) and 1-2 weeks in year 2(2023)

Ø  Have an eligible prior degree, preferably in law or social science

Ø  Involvement in Health research ethics, health-related research or law and/or are willing to volunteer on a research Ethics committee in their country of Origin.

Ø  Resident in Africa

DETAILS FOR SARETI MASTERS (HEALTH RESEARCH ETHICS) PROGRAMME APPLICANTS:

With your Application please attach the following

1. A brief CURRICULUM VITAE (not more than 5 pages).
2. A 2-page essay (not more) MOTIVATING YOUR CHOICE IN RESEARCH ETHICS TRAINING.
3. A LETTER FROM YOUR EMPLOYER specifying:
• Support for your proposed course of study
• Ensuring appropriate employment or promotion on return
• Ensuring time and opportunity for you to complete the research project after returning home.
4. Copies of selected publications of yours in health research (maximum of 5).
5. Photocopies of your highest qualifications (NB Certified copies or originals will be needed later on when you formally enrol).
6. Certified copy of your Passport.

                         PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VISIT OFFICIAL SITE TO APPLY