Scholarship in Health Economics of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Scholarship undergraduate level) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Division of Neurogeriatrics perform research on different aspects of Alzheimer’s disease from molecules to patients. Our research group (PI: Linus Jönsson) investigates health economic aspects of neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The group works in an inspiring and interactive research environment in Bioclinicum, KI- Campus Solna and has on-going collaborative projects with national and international research groups.

Your mission

A major focus for the scholarship will be to contribute to the research of the group. This may include analysis of collected data from registries or prospective surveys, writing of reports and scientific publications, and presentations at internal and external meetings and conferences.

Your profile

The successful candidate should show a high level of responsibility and be able to work in a team. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to have good knowledge and expertise in health economics and outcomes research, and a solid understanding of health care systems from a background in medicine, pharmacy or other clinical discipline, or equivalent experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be admitted to and registered in Ladok at master’s program in health economics, policy and management, or equal at KI or at a university with which KI collaborates.

These scholarships aim to provide students at the undergraduate or graduate level with early practical experience of research work, in order to strengthen the link between education and research and encourage future studies at the doctoral level.

The scholarships can be granted either for studies in an existing course or for a shorter period of practical research experience (documented in an individual study plan/research plan) for admitted students at the undergraduate or graduate level. The scholarships may be awarded for up to 12 months (divided into a maximum of four courses/periods) during the study period. Decisions on scholarships may be made for a maximum of six months at a time.

The scholarships may be granted only to:

• persons who have been admitted (and registered in Ladok) to KI to study at the undergraduate or graduate level,
• persons who are admitted (and registered) to undergraduate or graduate level programs at a university with which KI collaborates.

Type of scholarship

The scholarship is for three months during 2023-2024. The amount is tax free.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

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Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Certificate of registration

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all