The TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research is a fully funded master's scholarship hosted at the University of Ghana and financed by TDR, the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases. It supports candidates pursuing a Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioural Sciences) or an MSc in Applied Health Social Science, building research capacity in implementation research (IR) for low- and middle-income countries. The TDR Postgraduate Training Scheme focuses on 4 priority themes: epidemics and outbreaks, control and elimination of diseases of poverty, the impact of climate change on health, and antimicrobial resistance. The award covers full tuition and academic fees, round-trip economy airfare to and from Ghana, a monthly living stipend for one person, basic medical and accident insurance, and dedicated research dissertation funding. Eligibility is restricted to applicants aged 37 or younger from English-speaking countries in the WHO African Region who are employed in an LMIC academic, research, not-for-profit or health-ministry role. The scholarship deadline is expected around 4 May 2026, with the University of Ghana admission deadline around 15 June 2026 and the academic year starting in September 2026. Because figures and dates are set each cycle, confirm current-cycle details on the official TDR and University of Ghana pages before applying.
Applying is a two-track process: apply for admission to the University of Ghana, then apply for the TDR scholarship using your University of Ghana application reference.
Applicants must secure both University of Ghana admission and the TDR scholarship. The scholarship application uses the University of Ghana application serial number and PIN, so admission steps must be completed first.
English-speaking countries of the WHO African Region
Selection is made by TDR together with the University of Ghana. Applicants are assessed on academic record, relevance of their employment and motivation to implementation research, suitability of the proposed research focus within the 4 priority themes, and the strength of their references. Only candidates who hold both University of Ghana admission and meet the TDR eligibility rules are considered.
TDR is the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, co-sponsored by UNICEF, UNDP, the World Bank and WHO and hosted at WHO in Geneva. It strengthens research capacity in low- and middle-income countries, and partners with the University of Ghana, one of West Africa's largest public universities, to deliver this implementation research scholarship.
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
It is funded by TDR, the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, and hosted at the University of Ghana.
It supports a Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioural Sciences) or an MSc in Applied Health Social Science.
Yes. It covers full tuition and fees, round-trip economy airfare, a monthly living stipend, basic medical and accident insurance, and research dissertation funding.
Nationals and residents of English-speaking countries in the WHO African Region who are 37 or younger, hold a relevant bachelor's degree, and are employed by an eligible LMIC institution.
Yes. Applicants must be 37 years old or younger at the time of application.
Yes. You must be employed by an academic institution, research organisation, not-for-profit, or Ministry of Health in a low- or middle-income country.
It is research that focuses on how to deliver health interventions effectively in real-world settings, here centred on epidemics, diseases of poverty, climate change and antimicrobial resistance.
The TDR scholarship deadline is expected around 4 May 2026, with the University of Ghana admission deadline around 15 June 2026 - confirm exact dates officially.
A monthly living stipend for one person, estimated at roughly USD 1,000 (est.), is provided. Confirm the current amount on the official page.
Yes. You first apply for University of Ghana admission to get a serial number and PIN, then use those to apply for the TDR scholarship.
Yes. Applicants must identify a local supervisor or mentor before beginning the programme.
The academic year starts around September 2026 for this cycle.