Programs

Aim

The aim of GIDRTP is to produce a critical mass of PNG researchers (75 in 5 years) who are familiar with PNG culture and public health issues, who are able to conduct independent infectious disease researches and who can communicate effectively within national and international health and research networks.

The Summer Internship Program (6weeks duration)

A total of 10 summer Internships are available to undergraduates and graduates each year. BSc, B Med Sci or MBBS undergraduates are able to register their internship as work experience or as an elective and gain credit towards their degree. The internships are of 6 weeks duration beginning at the end of October through to mid December. Students will be located in Goroka for orientation and some will then be transferred to Madang or Maprik for the remainder of the program consisting of Field Work and Laboratory practice. At the end of the Internship students must write a report. Click here to download Application for Summer Internship in PDF format (31kB)

The Honours Fellowship

5 Honours Fellowships are awarded annually. All fellows are sited in Goroka for the orientation period, but may be placed in Madang subsequently. This fellowship is intensive. The Honours fellow will write 3 Essays, participate in various workshops: Biostatisics, Epidemiology, Communication, Scientific Writing and Poster Development, give presentations on their study project and write a thesis. There is considerable time spent on laboratory practicals. Click here to download Application for Honours in PDF format (70kB)

Masters of Medical Sciences or Masters in Biological Sciences Program

This program is open to B Med Sci and MBBS graduates.

MSc is open to BSc Hons graduates with at least second class honors. Duration of program is a maximum of 18 months. Masters is awarded on completion of a thesis 80 to 100 pages long.
Click here to download Application Masters Fellowship in PDF format (70kB)

All applicants (except Summer Interns) must also register for their course of study with the appropriate School at the University of Papua New Guinea.