Background
The German-West African Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention (G-WAC) is hosted by the College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. The Centre collaborates with the Technical University Berlin, Charité-University of Medicine Berlin and University of Bonn, Germany. 

The Centre aims to address the existential threat of pandemics to the health and welfare of people through trans- and inter-disciplinary research projects targeting both the main drivers of pandemics (e.g. health impact of wild habitat encroachment, extensive agriculture and climate change, transfer of pathogens from wild animals to humans) and the key pillars of resilient health systems in the WHO framework (e.g. effective governance, sustainable financing mechanisms, appropriate human resource capacity, availability of essential medicines and technology, reliable health information, and responsive health service delivery) using One Health approaches.

G-WAC invites Researchers and PhD candidates to apply towards conducting research in the following thematic areas as part of a 3-month research stay at any of the schools/faculties within the College of Health Sciences at KNUST:

• Bacteriology & Parasitology
• Community Engagement & Social Sciences
• Epidemiology and Surveillance
• Digital health
• Health Systems & Health Economics
• Virology and Diagnostics
• Zoonoses

Eligibility:

• Should have spent at least a year of studying for a PhD at any of the collaborating institutions in Germany, or any reputable University in Africa or a Post Doctoral researcher or researchers with Masters Degree with 2 years working experience
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Be available to stay at KNUST for 3 continuous months

Schedule:
Application deadline: 15th September 2022
Admission: On a rolling basis
Latest Start date: 1st October 2022

Funding:
From the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Global Centres and covers travel, accommodation and some research-related costs.

How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit a letter of Motivation, 2-page CV, description of proposed research (no more than 5 pages), and a letter of support from the proposed host scientist at KNUST via the online portal: https://bit.ly/KNUSTstay 

Female applicants are strongly encouraged

Contact: info@g-wac.org or 032 219 2173 (8am – 5pm, Mon – Fri)

Disclaimer: The information on the types of funding offered by G-WAC has been compiled with the greatest possible care. Nevertheless, G-WAC cannot guarantee that the information is correct or complete. This is why you should contact the email and/or phone numbers provided in the programme description to inquire about the current terms and conditions and about what the programme offers before you submit your application.