The Master of Science in International Health Policy and Management (IHPM) Program is pleased to announce a competition in which a full tuition and fees scholarship will be awarded to an early to mid-career development professional with a demonstrated commitment to effective health policy and management. The Scholarship for this one-year degree begins in August 2004.

The M.Sc. Program is designed to train students to take on increasingly responsible roles in health policy planning, and in the management of policy and program implementation in health ministries and planning agencies, multilateral and bilateral development organizations, and NGOs. Students in this one-year program learn how to make the best use of policy analysis to determine which plans work, which are the most cost-effective, and which are sensitive to a country’s values and culture.

The IHPM Scholar will receive full tuition and fee remission for the 2004/2005 academic year. The scholarship does NOT cover airfare or any living expenses. Although nominations are encouraged from international and governmental development institutions and NGOs, self-nominations are accepted. Women, and candidates with experience in HIV/AIDS policy and education-related work, are especially encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the SID Master of Science Program, please visit our website at http://heller.brandeis.edu/sid .