Masters Degree Fellowships HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria Research and Training University of the Witwatersrand, Graduate School Johannesburg, South Africa The Graduate School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand is dedicated to building health research ca- pacity in South Africa and the SADC region. The School is invit- ing applications for fellowships (sponsored by the Belgian Em- bassy) to enable trainees to undertake full time master's level training in the Faculty of Health Sciences. These fellowships are intended to encourage young scientists and professionals working at national institutions (Ministries of Health, Univer- sities and Research Institutions) to obtain skills that they can apply to address priority problems in the field of HIV/AIDS, tu- berculosis and malaria. Fellowships are available for applicants who have obtained ad- mission in one of the Schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences and that leads to a MSc(Med), MMed, MDent or MPH degree. Appli- cants are expected to have a good first degree preferably a minimum of 2.1 degree pass in medicine, dentistry, basic or ap- plied sciences, biochemistry, immunology or biological sciences. Trainees will be encouraged to base their thesis, dissertation or research report on a topic in the field of HIV/AIDS, tubercu- losis or malaria. FEES: Each fellowship will cover full tuition (including books), board, medical insurance, return air-ticket from home country (if applicable) and normal living expenses for a candidate en- rolled into a master's programme of 1-2 years duration. No pro- vision is made for payments to support dependants. REQUIREMENTS: Four fellowships are available beginning 2005 to eligible appli- cants. These will be allocated on the basis of applicants sub- mitting a letter of admission into a Masters programme from the relevant school or department in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand. In addition applicants should submit a 1 page statement of motivation for their application and preferably with a letter of support from a prospective su- pervisor in the faculty. Apply directly, preferably by fax or e-mail, and with the rele- vant supporting material including a a recent CV to: Mrs Alison Mclean Postgraduate Office: Faculty of Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand 7 York Road, Parktown 2193 Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27-11-717-2075 Fax: +27-11-717 2119 mailto:mcleanam@health.wits.ac.za NB: Applications not meeting the minimum requirements will not be considered.