- Fellowships are available for post graduate qualifications only.
- Fellow has to be affiliated with an academic/clinical institution
- Potential candidates should submit an application describing their interest in participating in the NNI Research training Fellowship.
- The application form must be accompanied by the following:
- Details of their current level of training,
- Curriculum Vitae,
- A plan of the proposed training/activity clearly indicating its specific outcomes and
- Two letters of recommendation (1 from the institution where the candidate is working and 1 from the host institution*).
- Letter stating intent to return to the home country upon completion of the training program.
Application form for Research Fellowship
Exclusions
The Panel will not accept applications, which are submitted by:
- Candidates who have already spent more than 12 months outside their home country during the 3 years preceding the application. Exceptions could be made if the applicant can justify how this additional training will supplement the one(s) already obtained.
- Candidates who have already left their country at the time of applying for the fellowship.
- Candidates who have completed more than one half of any training programme they may already be enrolled in.
- Candidates who, at the time of submitting their application, already have a grant from any other training program.
- Applications will not be entertained if the applicant’s home country law prohibits the nature of this activity.
- Successful candidates will be required to start their training within 1 year of being notified of the fellowship award.
- Duration of the support for the research training lasts for a maximum of 12 months.
- Upon certification, fellowship awardees return to their home countries.