Call for Applications- Planetary Health Course 2025

Overview

The Department of Public Health, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and the Consortium of Public Health Institutions in Nepal (CAIPHEN), is pleased to announce the “Planetary Health Course” from 18th to 23rd of May, 2025. This course is designed to strengthen the capacity of public health students and faculty members in Nepal on key principles and practices of planetary health. The fellowship will be provided for total 10 students of CAIPHEN institutes.

Training details

• The eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from a Master’s program in Public Health.
• The course will be on-site and will be conducted at the Department of Public Health, Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel.
• The course will run for 6 days, with sessions of approximately 6 hours each day.
• The course is fully funded for the selected students.

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants must have completed or should be currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health.

Application process

Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:

• A letter of interest detailing their motivation to participate;
• The most recent curriculum vitae (CV); and
• A letter of support from their institution (for those currently studying or working).

We invite passionate and motivated individuals to apply. Please send your complete application to mscph@kusms.edu.np no later than 12th May 2025. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and contribute to advancing planetary health initiatives in Nepal.