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HANOI SCHOOL OF PUBLIC
HEALTH
SOCIAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS FOR
DOCTORAL STUDY IN
MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY, HEALTH ECONOMICS
AND MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
2007
Competition
The Hanoi School of
Public Health (HSPH) announces the competition for
doctoral-level Fellowships in Medical Sociology, Health
Economics and Medical Anthropology. Funds for this program
have been provided by the Ford Foundation. The goal of this
program is to enable the Hanoi School of Public Health to
address both current and longer-term public health needs in
Vietnam.
Study Program
This doctoral
program is divided into four phases and spans approximately 40
months. During the first phase, to span up to 18-24
months, the candidate will complete required coursework at the
host University (in the USA, Europe or Australia). In
phase two, candidates will return to Vietnam to design
their research proposal. During this phase a second trip to
host University (approximately 3 months) will be scheduled for
discussion of the research proposal with the doctoral advisory
committee. In phase three, the candidate will focus on
FIELD RESEARCH (approximately one year) on a topic in the
field of sexuality and/or reproductive and sexual health and
rights. In phase four the candidate will return to the
host University for a third time to finalize the data
analysis, write his/her dissertation and defend it. This final
phase is likely to take 8 months.
Eligibility:
Candidates who wish
to compete for these fellowships must:
1.
Hold a masters
degree in the social sciences (Anthropology, Sociology,
Finance/Economics, etc.) or a master’s degree in public health
with a concentration in the health social
sciences.
2.
Demonstrate proven
ability in English (580 TOEFL score or 7.0 IELTS) and complete
the GRE test. GRE is required right after selection
3.
Be less than 40
years old
4.
Have completed at
least two years of teaching experience, research or
community/service based activities in the social sciences or
public health
5.
Have an interest in
conducting social science research, particularly in the field
of sexuality and reproductive health Receive written approval
from her/his employer (public or private)
6.
Provide written
commitment to work, on a full time basis, for the HSPH for at
least 3 years upon return.
Note: Non-HSPH
candidates will be required to participate in an
orientation/preparation phase during which they will be
under contract to HSPH upon acceptance to this fellowship
program
(this
period is about 8-12 months).
Application and
Selection:
All candidates must
complete and submit application forms and required attachments
to the Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam
(CEEVN)
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Application
deadline: July 31, 2007
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Submit copy of
Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores to CEEVN: July 2007
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Interview and
Selection: September 2007
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Submit GRE scores:
October 2007
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Arrangement for
University
Placements: Oct-Dec, 2007
All fellowships are
awarded on a competitive basis. HSPH and CEEVN will process
applications, conduct language testing and call qualified
candidates for interviews. An international selection
committee will meet to interview and nominate candidates for
fellowships. Interviews may be by telephone if/when necessary.
HSPH and CEEVN will jointly determine academic placements and
manage fellows’ study programs. Fellowships can only be
confirmed after the nominated candidate gains admission to the
doctoral degree program.
Application forms
are available on line (refer to HSPH) or directly from either
HSPH or CEEVN:
For
further questions, please contact:
Lê Cự Linh,
PhD.
Head,
Dept. of Graduate Training
Hanoi School of Public Health
138 Giang vo
street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: 844 266 2335
Email:
lcl@hsph.edu.vn
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