Science for Africa Foundation - Global Mental Health Africa Conference (GMHAC) Scholarship 2027

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About Science for Africa Foundation - Global Mental Health Africa Conference

The Science for Africa Foundation and the Mental Health Innovation Network consider that an important voices in African psychological well being ought to have a seat on the desk at #GMHAC2027. A restricted variety of scholarships can be found to assist people who would in any other case be unable to attend attributable to monetary constraints.

Convened by the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) and the Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) with the assist of Wellcome, the Global Mental Health Africa Conference 2027 (#GMHAC2027) will showcase African-led psychological well being analysis and innovation, highlighting regionally pushed options with relevance each regionally and globally.

By convening numerous stakeholders and that includes a curated programme of groundbreaking work, the convention will amplify African contributions to world psychological well being, foster mutual studying and South-to-South trade along with bolstering connections between analysis, apply, and coverage. Through networking, neighborhood constructing, and data sharing, it goals to catalyse collaboration, scale efficient improvements, and construct momentum for strengthening psychological well being programs throughout Africa.

• Sponsor Organisation: Science for Africa Foundation

Benefits of Science for Africa Foundation - Global Mental Health Africa Conference

Applicants could request assist for any mixture of the next:

• Conference registration charge
• Travel prices
• Accommodation
• Other prices (please specify in your application)

Science for Africa Foundation - Global Mental Health Africa Conference Requirements

Scholarships are open to people within the following classes:

• Early profession researchers working in psychological well being analysis, apply, or coverage;
• Students – a letter of assist out of your establishment or supervisor is required;
• Persons with lived expertise of psychological well being situations or psychosocial incapacity;
• Other candidates with a demonstrated connection to psychological well being in Africa, please specify your class within the application.

Priority will probably be given to candidates primarily based in Africa for whom monetary assist is important to attend.

Application Date and Process

Applications are accomplished on-line and require the next:

• Personal particulars – title, e mail, cellphone quantity, nation of residence, establishment or organisation, and present position
• Motivation assertion (most 300 phrases) – why you want to attend #GMHAC2027 and the way it will influence your work
• Impact and contribution assertion – how your work advances psychological well being analysis, coverage, or companies in Africa, and the way it incorporates individuals with lived expertise or neighborhood engagement
• Financial want assertion (most 300 phrases) – why monetary assist is required to attend
• CV or résumé
• Recommendation letter – required for pupil candidates; strongly inspired for all different classes

Application Deadline

31 August, 2026

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