Scholarship Opportunity: ECSA-HC & Southern Medical University – China Government Exchange Program
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with Southern Medical University (SMU), China, is pleased to announce a fully funded one-year academic and research exchange program for qualified African scholars from ECSA-HC member states.
This initiative aims to promote international academic cooperation, strengthen regional research capacity, and foster innovation in health, science, and policy.
Program Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
- Round-trip international airfare
- Accommodation and living expenses
- Comprehensive health insurance
The program will take place in Guangzhou, China, at Southern Medical University – a leading public medical institution with a strong focus on scientific research and healthcare training.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of ECSA-HC member states: Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
- Be formally employed in a research or science/technology policy institution
- Hold a PhD or have at least 5 years of research experience
- Be under 45 years of age (born on or after 1 January 1980)
- Be in good health and proficient in English or Chinese
- Not have participated in a China MoST exchange in the last 3 years
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit:
- A copy of their highest academic degree certificate
- Proof of employment from their home institution
- A signed letter of institutional consent for one-year participation
- An updated CV
- A one-page research proposal
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[email protected] (cc: [email protected])Submission Deadline: 02/07/2025