Physician of Philosophy (PhD)
2026/2027 Educational Session
The IVAN Analysis Institute, College of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance (NISA), hereby invitations suitably certified candidates for admission into the Doctoral Diploma Programme in Implementation Science for the 2026/2027 educational session.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Implementation Science is an rising interdisciplinary discipline targeted on bridging the hole between analysis proof and real-world coverage and follow. This programme is designed to construct sustainable nationwide and regional capability in translating evidence-based interventions into sustainable well being and improvement outcomes, significantly inside low- and middle-income nation contexts. The programme leverages the huge infrastructure of the NISA Follow Primarily based Analysis Community, the sturdy institutional collaboration amongst NISA, the IVAN Analysis Institute and the College of Nigeria.
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE
Physician of Philosophy (PhD) in Implementation Science
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
PhD: 36–60 months (51 credit score models), together with a 12-month mentored practicum embedded inside NISA implementation websites
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Physician of Philosophy (PhD)
Candidates should:
- Maintain an MSc or MPH diploma (minimal CGPA of three.5 on a 5.0 scale) in Implementation Science, Public Well being, Epidemiology, Well being Methods, Social or Behavioural Sciences, or associated fields.
- Show proof of analysis expertise and/or scholarly output.
- Submit:
- A Analysis idea notice (most 1,000 phrases)
- Three letters of reference (two educational and one skilled)
- Efficiently full an interview and qualifying examination as required by the Faculty.
Candidates with related skilled {qualifications} (e.g. PhD, MBBS, MSc) could also be thought-about for direct PhD entry, topic to approval.
MODE OF DELIVERY
- Blended studying (in-person and digital)
- Utilized coursework, seminars, and workshops
- Mentored practicum embedded inside Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance (NISA) websites
- Robust emphasis on real-world implementation analysis, grant writing, and publication
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the programme will likely be geared up for careers in:
- Educational and utilized implementation analysis
- Well being methods strengthening and coverage advisory roles
- Authorities businesses, NGOs, and worldwide organizations
- Programme design, analysis, and scale-up of evidence-based interventions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
candidates ought to apply by way of the College of Nigeria Postgraduate Software Portal, following the rules of the Faculty of Postgraduate Research. Candidates will likely be redirected to the IVAN analysis Institute Web site to finish their software.
As well as, shortlisted candidates could also be required to submit supporting paperwork and take part in programme-specific screening coordinated by the IVAN Analysis Institute, in step with the collaborative admission course of.
ENQUIRIES
IVAN Analysis Institute
College of Nigeria, Nsukka
📧 Electronic mail: admin@ivaninstitute.org
🌐 Web site: www.ivaninstitute.org