The TDR Postgraduate Scholarship funds Masters degrees in implementation research to build capacity for tackling diseases of poverty in low- and middle-income countries.
Funder: World Health Organization (WHO) (https://www.who.int/en)
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application submission deadline for TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research)
Funding Amounts: Full or partial support for Masters-level study in implementation research at partner universities; award amounts vary by institution and student needs.
Summary: Supports Masters degrees to build implementation research capacity on diseases of poverty in affected countries.
The TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research provides funding for Masters-level degrees at select universities, with a focus on implementation research addressing diseases of poverty. The program aims to strengthen both individual and institutional research capacity in countries where these diseases are prevalent, fostering the development of solutions to infectious diseases and their contributing cultural and environmental factors. This initiative is part of WHO's broader effort to support research and capacity building in low- and middle-income countries, advancing health equity and innovation.