Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal (Somkhele, Durban)
Overview
Africa Health Research Institute was formed on October 1, 2016 out of an amalgamation of the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for TB-HIV (K-RITH) and Africa Centre for Population Health. Africa Centre’s core aim was to improve population health by reducing the burden of HIV and TB in the population of rural KwaZulu-Natal, and limiting the illness and death associated with emerging non-communicable diseases. Our short-term internship programme runs from June to August each year.
Details
Outstanding undergraduate, graduate as well as medical students with an interest in an academic scientific career are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join AHRI’s vibrant research community. The 8 to 12-week research experience involves interns working on a research project under the mentorship of AHRI Faculty.
How to apply
To apply, please submit an application form and a cover letter with a 200-word motivation on why you should be selected for the programme, and which group you are interested in working with, to education@ahri.org.
About us
The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is a multidisciplinary, independent research institute based across two sites in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Our goal is to become a source of fundamental discoveries into the susceptibility, transmission and cure of HIV, TB and related diseases. We also seek ways to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
To achieve this, we bring together leading researchers from different fields, use cutting edge science to improve people’s health, and help to train the next generation of African scientists.
Our research is truly collaborative: we work with over 60 academic and clinical institutions in South Africa, and elsewhere in Africa and the world.
AHRI’s major funders are Wellcome Trust and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Our academic partners are the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and University College London.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Outstanding undergraduate, graduate as well as medical students.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Please note that you will need to identify your own funding as we do not offer financial support to cover relocation costs or a daily stipend. Please only apply if financial support has been obtained.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
