IDeAL - Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders | Building health research leadership in Africa | Hosted
@KEMRI_Wellcome
and supported
#DELTASAfrica
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Role: Senior Project Manager
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Application Deadline: 27 May 2024
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We invite applicants to apply for 6 fully funded PhD studentships at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme supported by The Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders (IDeAL) and The Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Consortium for Biostatistics (SSACAB)
Congratulations to
@SewaDerrick
for successfully passing his PhD Viva with hardly any corrections!
Derrick, Dr. Ssewanyana-in-waiting, will be awarded his PhD at a ceremony in Utrecht, on 13th June 2019!
Meanwhile, join us in congratulating him!
PhD successfully completed🎓! Well done Dr.
@ChristinaObiero
on your today’s viva discussing the causes, clinical signs & treatment of
#sepsis
&
#meningitis
in neonates & young children.
@jayberkley
& the rest supervisory team, asanteni for great supervisory support & guidance.
Great START of the week & month!
PhD Fellow
@Pete_M_M
has won The 2018 Integrated Public Use Microdata Series-International Research Award based on his recent paper mapping 50 years of Under 5s mortality in Kenya.
@ipumsi
|
#Science
#Africa
Delighted to present to you Dr.
@JamesRichOtieno
who successfully defended his thesis and passed with barely any corrections!
Congratulations to the supervisory team led by Prof.
@nokesdj
!
This is what we mean by developing African research leaders!
Congratulations to Dr. Diana Nyabundi,
@KEMRI_Wellcome
, and
@IDeAL_KEMRI_WT
fellow, on passing her Ph.D. viva. Congratulations, Dr. Nyabundi, on this remarkable achievement. Thanks to Francis Ndungu
@Fra_ndu
and Eunice Nduati for the supervision, guidance, and tremendous support.
Look at our numbers halfway into IDeAL!
We are particularly proud to be sharing this at a time when our funders,
#DELTASAfrica
, are leading the push for an increased continental investment in attracting more Women into Science; a commitment we are at 45%!
HONGERA
@Ngendomburu
on your successful pre-reg. assessment.
Ngendo, an IDeAL
#MSc2019
fellow, rejoined the Programme this year to pursue her PhD. She is working on applying mathematical modelling to serologic data to assess the impact of
#vaccination
programmes in
#Kenya
.
#MSc2019
fellow
@Ngendomburu
's study is on the cost-effectiveness of the introduction of a
#typhoid
conjugate vaccine in Kenya. The results will provide an evidence-based policy that will guide the introduction of a
#vaccine
that will eventually result in eradication of typhoid.
Apply for the Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Consortium for Biostatistics
@SSACABDeltas
&
@KEMRI_Wellcome
Postdoctoral position, offered under the Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders
@IDeAL_KEMRI_WT
Deadline: March 22, 2024
Apply:
The
#MSc2019
just completed their 10-month studentship which allows young
#Kenyan
students registered with various Kenyan universities undertake
#research
projects
@KEMRI_Wellcome
and provides a foundation for advanced research training and mentorship.
The German Academic Exchange Service(DAAD), in collaboration with
#IDeAL
,
@KEMRI_Wellcome
&
@StrathU
Institute of
#Healthcare
Management, is offering DAAD In-Country/In-Region PhD
#scholarships
.
Deadline for applications is 31st January 2020.
For more:
We have partnered with
@DAAD_Germany
, Strathmore University, and
@KEMRI_Wellcome
to offer up to 5 PhD Scholarships in Health Management.
Please visit to apply! Deadline is 24th February!
Successful applicant will be registered at Strathmore University!
For the last 10 years, our Administrator Liz Murabu, has offered unconditional support to the training department & we took time to recognize this during the just concluded
#IDeALat10
Conference.
The Social Media KING himself,
@BrianMbunde
, is here!
Helping us understand why Social Media is the Now Frontier during the inaugural
#AfricaSciComm
Workshop!
The biggest deliverable being how best to leverage on this social space to disseminate research output!
Earlier today we participated in the
@KEMRI_Wellcome
Trust Staff Open Day attended by 200+
#Kilifi
based staff.
The open day presented a unique platform to showcase our training & capacity building efforts as well as various
#research
projects being undertaken by our fellows.
What's
#MathematicalModelling
and how can it be applied to understand the spread on pneumonia, the number one killer disease in under-fives?
PhD Fellow, Ivy, unpacks this for us on our brand new segment
#2MinutesWith
.
#FellowsCorner
Hosting 200+ recent graduates for the 11th Annual Research Career Open Day.
From these, about 25 will be competitively selected & awarded the Postgraduate Diploma Fellowship offered jointly with Pwani University.
Success rate of this scheme has over the years been PHENOMENAL!
Are you a master’s student looking to finalize your research project? Apply for the Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Consortium for Biostatistics master’s studentship in collaboration with the
@KEMRI_Wellcome
&
@IDeAL_KEMRI_WT
.
Deadline:
Apply: April 12, 2024
We are celebrating a Decade of Research Capacity Building and over the next 2 days, we will be reflecting on the success of the science that has impacted on policy and practice & also people that are now trailblazing on different fronts.
#IDeALat10
@IDeAL_KEMRI_WT
welcomes the new Postgraduate (PGD) Fellows cohort under IDeAL phase 2! We are excited to have you on board at KEMRI-Wellcome Trust
@KEMRI_Wellcome
Programme.
Apply for the Strathmore University and KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral position, offered in collaboration with the Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders. Send an application letter and a copy of your resume quoting ‘Post-Doctoral Fellow’ to careerssbs
@strathmore
.edu
Looking for a MSc, PhD or a professional training scholarship or fellowship? Check out these open Commonwealth funding opportunities!!!
For more info., visit:
It’s a successful wrap for the
#IDeAL2023
-24 Career open day! Great engagement, interactions & exciting discussions with future
#AfricaResearchLeaders
. We will soon announce the 2023/24 PGD cohort!
We are glad to have signed an MoU with
@DaystarUni
following months of deliberations. The MoU provides a platform through which
#IDeAL
will collaborate with Daystar in offering a Masters course in Science Communication.
#AfricanResearchLeaders
#MSc2019
fellow
@johnmutiso_
is working towards developing a data analysis framework that removes technical variance in data got from high throughput tools used in investigating
#immunity
. The tool will be useful in
#vaccine
development to fight against
#infectiousdiseases
.
Want to study in the UK?
@commschols
to support both Masters & PhD studies will open soon on 5 Sept 2023. DON'T MISS OUT!
To check eligibility & apply for:
(a) Masters scholarship➡️
(b) PhD scholarship 👉
#MSc2019
fellow
@Ngendomburu
's study is on the cost-effectiveness of the introduction of a
#typhoid
conjugate vaccine in Kenya. The results will provide an evidence-based policy that will guide the introduction of a
#vaccine
that will eventually result in eradication of typhoid.
An example of generating African Research Leaders is seeing the likes of
@StevenWambua
, IDeAL PGD Fellow Class of 2017, now doing a Masters in Biostatistics after winning the competitive SSACAB Scholarship.
This is a path we're more than committed to remain on!
#SSACAB2018
The PGD in Health Research Methods offered jointly with
@PU_Kilifi
, is a unique course that equips recent graduates with practical research experience to enhance their entry into a research career or further postgraduate training.
Meet the 2019 fellows
We have 5 EXCITING PhD Studentships;
1. Biobanking in LMICs
2. Adolescents' Vulnerability to Sexual & Reproductive Health Risks
3. Ethical Practice in Clinical Research
4. Adherence to Malaria Control Strategies
5. Impact of Ivermectin MDA
Visit ->
IDeAL PhD Fellow,
@Kenniajin
, presenting his Masters work on space-time analysis of recurrent malnutrition-related hospitalizations in Kenyan children under-5 years at
#SSACAB2018
Conference.
APPLY NOW
Today marks the deadline to apply for the
@KEMRI_Wellcome
&
@IDeAL_KEMRI_WT
fully funded PhD studentship. This is a wonderful opportunity for interested researchers to undertake a biomedical, bio info, nutrition, & health system PhD supervised by world-renowned scholars
Developing a comprehensive research career framework over the years is one of our BIGGEST achievements!
Seeing the likes of
@Wambiridennis
&
@CHAMZMK
who started out as Interns develop into research leaders convinces us we are on course!
How's the view from the top gents?
IDeAL Director, Dr.
@Sam_SKMuchina
, awarded in recognition of his Outstanding contribution to Science & Leadership by
@KEMRI_Kenya
.
Dr.
@TsofaB
passed this on behalf of Dr. Kombe, KEMRI - Kenya Director.
IDeAL PhD Fellow,
@dnyabundi
, will now be characterising T-follicular helper cells phenotypes that corelate with protection against Malaria after her PhD Upgrading.
#Malaria
School Leavers Attachment Scheme 2019 (
#SLAS2019
) attaches just completed their three-month attachment
@KEMRI_Wellcome
Trust. Their journey is a reaffirmation of our commitment towards empowering the next generation of African research leaders. Hongera!
#AfricanResearchLeaders
.
@LilianStacy16
is one of the 2019/20 fellows with a strong interest in immunology and molecular biology. She aspires to be part of the scientists pushing the frontier of malaria
#vaccine
development. She sees this as an avenue to better herself as a
#scientist
.
Proud to be supporting quite a number of Fellows under
@KEMRI_Wellcome
's Health Systems & Social Research theme - research ethics,
@AlexHinga
, social aspects of childhood malnutrition,
@KuiMuraya
, health expenditure,
@kenneth_munge
, & improving healthcare workforce,
@jmnzinga
.
The
#IDeAL
team appreciates the contribution of our fellows partners and collaborators towards making 2019 a successful year.
2020 is a promising year for African science and presents another great opportunity to push for more
#science
in
#Africa
by Africans.
The
#AfriBOP
#grant
writing workshop ended with the winning team getting a cash reward. The workshop equipped participants with grant writing skills, guidelines & funding agreements, designing project plans & budgeting.
Are you an African PhD Student or Postdoc with a strong interest in the interaction between the immune system & pathogens?
Here's your chance attend this FREE weeklong course hosted by
@KEMRI_Wellcome
, Kilifi, Kenya.
Deadline 15th June. Spread the WORD!
Congrats to our PhD Fellow, Dr.
@Ian4Oyarow
, on his appointment as one of Africa's Immunopedia Ambassadors.
This is a non-profit educational website which aims to promote cutting edge knowledge & research in basic and clinical immunology worldwide.
Celebrating three star PhD students now PostDocs moving on: James Otieno to Fogarty; Ivy Kombe to Oxford; Moses Kiti to Emory. We at
@KEMRI_Wellcome
and
@veclab_KEMRI_WT
are very proud of your achievements
Quite excited to be supporting the Bayesian Statistics Workshop, arguably one of its kind in Africa, to be held at
@KEMRI_Wellcome
.
Pleased that
@SeanTalts
&
@BetanAlpha
will be joining us to instruct.
Thanks to
@George_l
,
@Uyoga_Sophie
& team for putting this together.
DAAD, in collaboration with the
#IDeAL
Africa,
@KEMRI_Wellcome
, and Strathmore University’s Institute of Healthcare Management, are offering DAAD In-Country/In-Region Ph.D. Scholarships.
For details visit:
Hosting IDeAL Masters Fellow's Joint Supervisors Meeting at
@KEMRI_Wellcome
.
We offer 1 Year Fellowships to Masters Students who have done their course work to do their projects with us. 12 Fellowships this year.
Allow me to introduce you to the newest Professor in Town, Prof.
@George_Warimwe
.
Congratulations on your promotion to Associate Professor at
@UniofOxford
Bro.
To more WINS! 🥂 🥂
Meet Lynn,
#IDeAL
fellow making a difference. She aspires to participate in ground-breaking
#research
through contribution to
#HIV
immunology.
She believes this will bring us closer to better management and possible interventions such as a vaccine.
#IDeALFellows
#WorldAIDSDay
#IDeAL
fellows participate at the
#DELTASAfrica19
poster presentation sessions. DELTAS goal is to produce a critical mass of new cadre health researchers and scientists who will be at the forefront of cutting-edge health research agenda in
#Africa
.
We are looking for recent graduates, classes of 2016 & 17, to start them off on a journey into African Research Leaders through our Postgraduate Diploma Studentship Programme offered jointly with Pwani University.
Deadline 18th April. Spread the WORD!
A decade ago the thinking about strategic generation of a critical mass of African Research Leaders was borne by Prof.
@KevinMarsh8
& team & we recognized that!
Here's flanked by a sectiion of his former PhD Students & fellows who are currently benefiting from that thinking!
IDeAL PhD Fellow,
@MichelleMuthui
, who's looking at the Malaria gametocyte trying to identify targets with potential as transmission blocking vaccine candidates, has so far identified 22 novel ones.
She hopes to analyze these in the remaining part of her PhD.
#PhDUpgrading
Dr
@Ian4oyarow
is part of the community making a difference, his work focuses on HIV virus-human interaction.
Oyaro's PhD is using modern
#science
to shed light on pathways that may lead to an
#HIV
vaccine.
He hopes that one day, someone will say👇🏿
#WorldAIDSDay
#IDeALFellows