Queen's Successful BCDI 2030 Application – Queen's University
Nov 10, 2023
Queen’s University has been successful in its application for the Canadian International Development Scholarship 2030. Granted by Global Affairs Canada, the scholarships provide students from 26 eligible Francophonie and Commonwealth countries in Africa, as well as other Small Island Developing States with high-quality, inclusive education and technical and professional training.
Thirty-four graduate students over four years will come to Queen’s for placements focused on conducting evidence based, peer-reviewed research on healthcare related problems and technologies. The scholars will also participate in tailor made programming at Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre on entrepreneurship to facilitate implementation of technologies outside of academia. The overall aim of the program is to empower scholars from multiple countries in Africa to transform implementation of health care technology in their countries.
Queen’s is proud to be developing the BCDI program with the following partners:
Students will be hosted across campus, including in School of Computing, Smith Engineering, and School of Rehabilitation Therapy.
BCDI Press Release
Check this space for more information about Queen’s BCDI implementation plan.
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