Q: I am a citizen from one of the participating countries but I reside in another country. Can I apply?
A: As long as you are a citizen of any of the three countries (Ethiopia, India, Nigeria) and you have met the eligibility criteria you can apply. The fellowship, however, cannot cover any costs associated with your relocation and overseas travel and would only support travels within the country and the living stipend.
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Q: When will I find out if I have been selected as a Young Champion?
A: Selected Young Champions will be sent an award letter by mid-December 2012, to both e-mail and postal addresses that were provided in the application.
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Q: What are the program’s start and end dates?
A: Young Champions will be expected to attend a pre-departure orientation in early January, and will attend the Global Maternal Health Conference in Arusha, Tanzania from January 15-17, 2013. Internships will commence as soon after the conference as Young Champions can travel to their placement organization, on or before February 1, 2013. The program will continue for nine months, through October 31, 2013.
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Q: What sort of time commitment is required for participation in the MHYC program?
A: The MHYC internship will be a full-time commitment. It is recommended that Young Champions plan to take a sabbatical from their work or studies for the duration of the program.
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Q: How is the internship/mentorship placement determined? Can I indicate a preference?
A: Internship placement will be determined after the final selection of this year’s cohort of Young Champions. Each Young Champion will be matched with an appropriate host institution, based on the Young Champion's stated interest areas. The application essays provide an opportunity for each applicant to provide a description of their interests and the type of work they are hoping to do during the internship. Mentors will be selected from the organization with which the Young Champion is placed.
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Q: When will I find out which organization and mentor I have been placed with?
A: Young Champions will be informed of their internship and mentorship placement before the end of December.
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Q: How much is the stipend associated with the fellowship?
A: Young champions will receive a monthly stipend that has been calculated to comfortably cover all living expenses in their country. Details will be provided at the time of the award.
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