SAMRC Clinician Researcher Programme 2023

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is offering the Clinician Researcher Programme for the year 2023, focusing on Health & Medicine. This scholarship opportunity is targeted at individuals pursuing a Post Doc degree and aims to address the scarcity of clinician researchers in South Africa. The program’s objective is to develop a group of highly skilled clinician-scientists who can excel in academic medicine.

Scholarship Details:

• Degree: Post Doc
• Provided by: South African Medical Research Council
• Deadline: The application deadline varies, so applicants need to check the specific date.
• Scholarship value: Partial Funding, with the exact amount varying.

Purpose of the Program:

The SAMRC is dedicated to bolstering efforts that address the shortage of clinician researchers in South Africa. The Clinician Researcher Development program seeks to create a pool of well-trained clinician-scientists who are likely to pursue and excel in academic medicine careers. Through its Division of Research Capacity Development, the SAMRC is committed to supporting universities in significantly increasing their production of early-career clinician scientists. The program aims to foster a vibrant and diverse health research academic pipeline within South African medical schools.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the SAMRC Clinician Researcher Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Citizenship: Only citizens or permanent residents of South Africa can apply.
2. Educational Background: Applicants must be PhD students at one of the South African Medical Schools.
3. Research Project: Candidates need to have a research project and, if applicable, must possess ethics approval for their PhD study.
4. Alignment with Research Priorities: The applicant’s research project should align with the National and SAMRC’s research priorities.
5. Preference for Underrepresented Groups: Preference will be given to scholars from historically underrepresented groups, including Asian, Black, Coloured, and Indian communities.

Required Documents:

To apply for the scholarship, candidates must submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter: A cover letter that outlines why the candidate is suitable for the award.
2. Curriculum Vitae: An updated CV with references.
3. Academic Letters of Recommendation: Two academic letters of recommendation supporting the candidate’s application.
4. South African ID and Academic Transcripts: Certified copies of the candidate’s South African ID and academic transcripts are required.

This scholarship presents a valuable opportunity for aspiring clinician researchers in South Africa to receive support and training in their academic pursuits. By fostering a diverse and skilled pool of clinician-scientists, the SAMRC aims to make significant contributions to the advancement of health research in the country. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to take advantage of this partial funding opportunity.