The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and The Union are collaborating on a new fellowship opportunity with a focus on public health. Applications can be submitted between now and 1 December, 2018.
The ‘ERS and The Union Joint Public Health Fellowship in Respiratory Infections’ is an opportunity to build capacity in the areas of respiratory epidemiology, public health and population-based research.
Specifically, this fellowship will support 'Project Axshya', which is a unique civil society initiative implemented in India by The Union South East Asia Office, supported by The Global Fund.
The project aims to increase the visibility and accessibility of the tuberculosis (TB) program services, with special focus on marginalised and vulnerable communities who are at most at risk of developing TB. The project is being implemented in 128 districts across 14 states.
The successful applicant will undertake a 12-month full-time fellowship programme at The Union's office in India, commencing between 1 June and 1 November, 2019.
ERS Fellowships and Awards Director Rory Morty noted: “We are extremely pleased to be able to offer this fellowship to ERS members. As well as offering a unique experience in an area of global importance, this particular fellowship will give the successful candidate a chance to further their know-how, exposure and experience of population-based research.”
Subrat Mohanty, Senior Manager-Project Coordination, The Union South-East Asia Office added: “We know that to end TB we need to think differently, to collaborate and share our ideas. The Union’s Project Axshya continually strives to find the very best solutions to beating TB in India, and this fellowship continues that commitment through its collaboration with the brightest researchers in the field. We are thrilled to be in partnership with ERS, and to be a part of their fellowship programme.”
Outcomes of all applications will be announced in February 2019.
Access all details regarding the role and application process on the official fellowship webpage.