Scholars Program
The COALESCE program connects early-career scientists with mentors and training opportunities to advance their careers in population-based research with a focus on chronic diseases across the life course. Motivated scientists from Ethiopia and India are invited to apply for this opportunity to enhance their research and leadership skills toward building an independent research portfolio.
The training program includes:
- 4 months of research immersion at Emory University in Atlanta, GA USA for training, networking, and exposure to diverse approaches to scholarship
- 8 months of mentored research support to develop and implement a pilot project protocol and complete one publication-level manuscript
- Short-course on implementation science and leadership with government, clinical, and other public health officials and professionals
Program Benefits
When information and resources are shared between people and cultures, everyone wins.
Networking
Networking opportunities with public health leaders from prominent global health agencies and institutions.
Financial
Participating scholars will receive a stipend and research funds to support their project activities and scholarship at their home institution.
Resources
Access to Emory University’s research infrastructure, including Libraries and Information Technology Services (LITS), while participating in the program.
Scholars Program Checklist
Scholars Program FAQs
Looking for more information on our Scholars Program? Here you’ll find all the answers to your most pressing questions.
I am interested in the program but am not affiliated with any of the participating institutions. Can I still apply to the program?
The COALESCE training program currently requires an affiliation or support from a participating institution.
I am interested in pursuing a degree, is COALESCE a degree or credit granting program?
There is no degree or educational credit granted for your participation. Successful completion of the COALESCE mentored research training program will be acknowledged through a certificate.
If I’m selected to participate in the program, can I choose my mentors?
Yes, scholars will be paired with mentors of their choice and according to research interests. Each scholar will have a primary (in-country) mentor and a secondary (Emory-based) mentor. Scholars will also have an opportunity to work with additional mentors with content expertise in the trainee’s research area at collaborating institutions, as needed
How will scholars be selected to participate in the program?
Program applications will be reviewed in two stages. First, a preliminary review will be conducted by program staff to determine applicant eligibility. Applications deemed eligible will proceed to the second stage of review for evaluation by program directors on the basis of credentials, research experience, and program fit.
If I’m not selected to participate in the current year’s program cohort, can I reapply for a subsequent program year?
If you have previously applied for the Scholars Program and you were not selected, you may be eligible to reapply. Applicants may only submit a maximum of two applications to the program. Once you reach the maximum number of allowed submissions, any subsequent submissions will be returned without review.
If I was previously selected but unable to attend the program due to extenuating circumstances, can I reapply for a subsequent program year?
It depends. We will review on a case-by-case basis.