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Each country is eligible for certain courses which may differ from country to country. Please read the information on this page carefully, as well as information in the "General Information" and "How to apply" documents. Once you have done this, scroll to the bottom of this page and click the link titled "Countries and Courses" to see which course (or courses) your country is eligible for.
You should submit your fully complete Preliminary Application Form (PAF) along with all supporting documents by 16 December 2011. We encourage applicants to submit their applications earlier than this if possible. Please see the link given below for instructions on how to apply.
People with disability are encouraged to apply, as are women and people from rural areas.
IMPORTANT: please also read the General Information for Applicants document given below. It gives additional selection criteria and other information that will be useful, such as scholarship entitlements and responsibilities.
Please note that you should apply for only ONE type of award per year. For example, if you have applied for a Masters award, you should NOT apply for a Short Course award.
Short Courses AvailableThe documents with more information on each course is available in English, French, Portuguese and Arabic. Click on the relevant language to download the document in your preferred language.
Hardcopy applications should be couriered to the South Africa AAA Office Courier Address below.
South Africa Courier Address:
Australia Awards in Africa
Applications Coordinator
GRM International
1140 Prospect Street
Level 3, Building 3
Hatfield Square, Hatfield
Pretoria, 0028
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa Postal Address:
Australia Awards in Africa
Applications Coordinator
GRM International
Bag X38, Hatfield
Pretoria 0028
SOUTH AFRICA
Further InformationFor further information on Australia Awards in Africa, please see the links below.
Each country is eligible for certain courses which may differ from country to country. Please read the information on this page carefully, as well as information in the "General Information" and "How to apply" documents. Once you have done this, scroll to the bottom of this page and click the link titled "Countries and Courses" to see which course (or courses) your country is eligible for.
You should submit your fully complete Preliminary Application Form (PAF) along with all supporting documents by 16 December 2011. We encourage applicants to submit their applications earlier than this if possible. Please see the link given below for instructions on how to apply.
People with disability are encouraged to apply, as are women and people from rural areas.
IMPORTANT: please also read the General Information for Applicants document given below. It gives additional selection criteria and other information that will be useful, such as scholarship entitlements and responsibilities.
- General Information for SCA Applicants Word 97 format
- General Information for SCA Applicants PDF Format
Please note that you should apply for only ONE type of award per year. For example, if you have applied for a Masters award, you should NOT apply for a Short Course award.
Short Courses AvailableThe documents with more information on each course is available in English, French, Portuguese and Arabic. Click on the relevant language to download the document in your preferred language.
- Agriculture: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic
- Mining: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic
- International Diplomacy: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic
- Organizational Development: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic
- Public Private Partnerships: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic
- TVET: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic
- Trade: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic
Hardcopy applications should be couriered to the South Africa AAA Office Courier Address below.
South Africa Courier Address:
Australia Awards in Africa
Applications Coordinator
GRM International
1140 Prospect Street
Level 3, Building 3
Hatfield Square, Hatfield
Pretoria, 0028
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa Postal Address:
Australia Awards in Africa
Applications Coordinator
GRM International
Bag X38, Hatfield
Pretoria 0028
SOUTH AFRICA
Further InformationFor further information on Australia Awards in Africa, please see the links below.
- ADS Handbook PDF format (The official ADS handbook published by AusAID)
- Looking West: Australia's strategic approach to aid in Africa 2011–2015 (The sectoral priorities of the Australian Government)
- AusAID Website on Scholarships (The AusAID website that includes information on various types of scholarships. Note: not all award types shown on this website may be available in Africa)
- Australian Government Information on Disability Rights
Research Methods Course 2012 in Tanzania 25/11/2011
Introduction: This is a two weeks research methods course suitable for medical researchers, social scientists, and students undertaking professional training (MSc, MMed, MPH, and PhD). Highly experienced researchers from the Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre, Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will conduct this course.
Course Objectives:
a) To introduce methods used in health research
b) To develop expertise in the use of research methods introduced in the course
c) To enable participants to select the right methods for future research projects
Venue: National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Centre, Isamilo area, Mwanza city
Dates: Monday 19th to Friday 30th March 2012
Course Details: The course will cover selected topics including Epidemiology, public health, statistical methods, qualitative research methods, laboratory methods, field methods, and introduction to clinical trials and research ethics. Participants will learn how to read and understand research literature. Experienced researchers, who will share their experiences with participants as well as teach the latest developments in research techniques, will deliver lectures. In addition, participants will work on practical sessions to enhance the understanding of topics and to build skills in key techniques. Discussions and group activities will be organised to facilitate participant interaction along with some special seminars on important epidemiological Issues of the day.
Application: If you are interested in this course, please submit your application outlining how this course will benefit your work and career, CV and a letter of recommendation from your line manager or supervisor. This should be submitted to the following address not later than Friday 13th January 2012, 5.00pm East African Time
Director, NIMR Mwanza Centre
Attention: Research Methods Course Coordinator
P.O Box 1462, Mwanza, TANZANIA
e-mail: rmcourse@mitu.or.tz
Requirements: Applicants should have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of subject and either working or doing post-graduate studies in health research environment.
Course Fee: There is no tuition fee required to attend this course. A fee of $100 for participants from outside Tanzania and Tsh. 160,000.00/- for Tanzanian participants will be charged to cover for daily group lunch, opening and closing dinner, training materials and manuals, and registration. Participants will meet their travel and accommodation expenses.
Award: A certificate of attendance will be issued to each participant on successful completion of the training.
Course Objectives:
a) To introduce methods used in health research
b) To develop expertise in the use of research methods introduced in the course
c) To enable participants to select the right methods for future research projects
Venue: National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Centre, Isamilo area, Mwanza city
Dates: Monday 19th to Friday 30th March 2012
Course Details: The course will cover selected topics including Epidemiology, public health, statistical methods, qualitative research methods, laboratory methods, field methods, and introduction to clinical trials and research ethics. Participants will learn how to read and understand research literature. Experienced researchers, who will share their experiences with participants as well as teach the latest developments in research techniques, will deliver lectures. In addition, participants will work on practical sessions to enhance the understanding of topics and to build skills in key techniques. Discussions and group activities will be organised to facilitate participant interaction along with some special seminars on important epidemiological Issues of the day.
Application: If you are interested in this course, please submit your application outlining how this course will benefit your work and career, CV and a letter of recommendation from your line manager or supervisor. This should be submitted to the following address not later than Friday 13th January 2012, 5.00pm East African Time
Director, NIMR Mwanza Centre
Attention: Research Methods Course Coordinator
P.O Box 1462, Mwanza, TANZANIA
e-mail: rmcourse@mitu.or.tz
Requirements: Applicants should have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of subject and either working or doing post-graduate studies in health research environment.
Course Fee: There is no tuition fee required to attend this course. A fee of $100 for participants from outside Tanzania and Tsh. 160,000.00/- for Tanzanian participants will be charged to cover for daily group lunch, opening and closing dinner, training materials and manuals, and registration. Participants will meet their travel and accommodation expenses.
Award: A certificate of attendance will be issued to each participant on successful completion of the training.
