Infectious Disease Research Training Program (IDRTP)
The IDRTP is a KEMRI and UCSF joint effort to combat the sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemic in Kenya and the region by training Kenyan masters and doctoral students to perform epidemiological, clinical and basic science STI research.
IDRTP selects scholars from KEMRI’s Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases (ITROMID) program to participate in either the Major or Short-term Pathway, with both pathways including a Clinical Epidemiology Track and a Basic Science Track. As part of UCSF Global Health Sciences (GHS), scholars will have the opportunity to participate in the UCSF community of global health scholars via seminars to broaden worldview and establish cross-disciplinary relationships.
Training Pathways and Tracks
Major Pathway. This MSc/PhD program promotes the transition of scholars to become independent investigators. It takes 3-4 years to complete and about 1 year of that time is spent at UCSF.
Short-term Pathway. This MSc program enhances the scholars’ ability to lead a productive STI research career. It takes 2 years to complete and 3 months of that time is spent at UCSF.
Clinical Epidemiology Track.
Intensive training in epidemiology, biostatistics, ethics, and clinical research design
Develop and implement STI-related research proposal as part of the training
Basic Science Track
Concentrated training in STI-related biomedical research skills, with an emphasis in virology and microbial pathogenesis and immunology
Laboratory rotation to enhance hands-on experimental approaches and skills
Financial Provisions
All IDRTP scholars will have the following expenses covered:
Travel between Kenya and the United States
Stipend, tuition,fees and health insurance while at UCSF
For those participating in the Major Pathway, the following financial support is also provided:
Tuition and fees for the Kenya ITROMID graduate program
Stipend while at ITROMID
Funds to support field research conducted in Kenya
Who is Eligible to Apply
Enrolled at JKUAT/ITROMID
Fluency in English
Intent on building STI research career in Kenya
Major Pathway minimum degree requirements: holders of M.D., MB.ChB., MSc (biological science), BDS, BVM, or B Pharmacy
Short-Term Pathway minimum degree requirements: holders of bachelors in a biological science or health professional degree.
How and When to Apply
If you meet the eligibility criteria please contact KEMRI IDRTP Co-Director Dr. Bukusi and submit a letter of interest and CV by May 2006 .
IDRTP Contact Information
Elizabeth A. Bukusi, MB.ChB, M.Med (OB Gyn), MPH, PhD
IDRTP Co-Director
Senior Research Officer
Center for Microbiology Research KEMRI
Box 19464
Post Code 00202
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: 254 20 2714581/2720409
Fax: 254 20 2737658
Email: ebukusi@csrtkenya.org
