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Scholarship : ECSA-HC & Southern Medical University – China Government Exchange Program

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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

📥 Download Full Scholarship Advert
📩 Submit applications to:
      [email protected] (cc: [email protected])Submission Deadline: 02/07/2025

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