In 2016, over 20 students will be able to follow an i+academy course free of
charge with the i+scholarship. This document sets the terms and conditions
for application.
1. About i+solutions, the i+academy and the scholarship
i+solutions is an independent, international, not-for-profit organisation specialized in
pharmaceutical supply chain management (SCM) for low and middle income countries.
Around 2 billion people in the world do not have access to essential medicines. i+solutions’
mission is to change that unfortunate reality by strengthening healthcare systems around
the world. We do so by helping them building supply chains that are strong, reliable and,
ultimately, self-sufficient.
In many countries, the supply chain of medicines is dysfunctional due to a lack of trained
personnel. Human resources are, therefore, the corner stone for a well-functioning supply
chain. This is why i+solutions has been offering trainings and other capacity-building
activities for local healthcare staff since 2005.
We have hundreds of alumni from all over the world. They come from various backgrounds
such as senior health system managers, pharmacists, pharmaceutical supply chain staff and
technical assistance professionals from non-governmental and governmental organizations.
All our courses are developed and facilitated by an international team of highly qualified
SCM professionals. Such expertise allows us to develop and implement tailor-made
trainings, adapted to particular needs.
Since 2013, i+solutions has been offering online trainings in order to make it easier for
more people to acquire and extend their knowledge on pharmaceutical SCM. I+academy,
our e-learning platform, has since then more than 500 users from all over the world.
We want to make education on SCM even more accessible. Many of our potential student
have limited funds and must therefore rely on external financing to attend our courses. For
this reason, i+solutions is launching a scholarship programme. During 2016, over 20
students will have the chance to follow an i+academy course of their choice without having
to pay the tuition fee of 450€. With this, we hope to further support the personal and
professional development of a continuously growing network of health workers and, thus,
strengthen healthcare systems.
For those interested in applying for an i+Scholarship, please read the Scholarship Policy
below. All applicants must have read this policy before applying.
2. Scholarship policy
This document sets out the conditions of award for the i+Scholarship, as well as the
obligations of recipients and i+solutions with regards to this scholarship.
2.1 PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
To provide free of charge access to the online courses available on www.iplusacademy.org,
in order to encourage and support individuals in acquiring knowledge on supply chain
management of health commodities in low and middle income countries. By extending
local knowledge on this topic, i+solutions hopes to contribute to the improvement of access
to quality healthcare.
2.2 BENEFIT VALUE
Recipients of the scholarship will be allowed to attend, free of charge, the i+academy
course of their choice. Each course costs originally 450€. The i+academy courses last, on
average, 6 weeks and requires about 4 weekly hours of dedication. You can read about the
courses we offer on www.iplusacademy.org.
At the time of application, applicants are required to point out the course they are
interested in. As the i+academy courses start in different times of the year, successful
applicants will receive a list with the next available dates to begin the desired courses.
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be awarded with a certificate
validating their participation.
After the course, participant will join the i+academy alumni network, which provides the
community of former participants access to the course material and the opportunity to
keep in contact with one another.
2.3 DURATION
The recipient is only entitled to one i+academy course. The scholarship lasts as long as the
chosen course.
2.4 WHO CAN APPLY?
All individuals that have a keen interest to develop themselves in the area of
pharmaceutical supply chain management are welcome to apply, as long as they are a
citizen, resident, or currently working in a country classified as having low or middle income
according to the World Bank index.
2.5 SELECTION
Eligible applications will be presented to a Scholarship Selection Committee, which will
undertake the selection of recipients.
The Scholarships Committee will be made up of at least three relevant members of
i+solutions’staff. Successful applicants will be notified by email.
2.6 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURE
In order to apply for an i+scholarship, the applicant must submit before the deadline stated
on the websites www.iplussolutions.org and www.iplusacademy.org:
1. A letter of motivation explaining how the applicant will use the knowledge gained
through his/her chosen course to benefit the community and/or the health system.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A letter of recommendation (from colleague, superior or peer)
2.7 RECIPIENT SELECTION CRITERIA, IN PRIORITY ORDER
1. Motivation to succeed in the chosen course, as demonstrated in the scholarship
application motivation letter.
2. Lack of economic means to pay the original fee, as evaluated by the curriculum vitae.
3. Demonstrated initiative in personal and professional life, as demonstrated in the
scholarship application motivation letter and the recommendation letter.
4. Intention to continue working to improve the health system in low and middle income
country context, as demonstrated in the scholarship application motivation letter.
2.8 CONDITIONS
1. i+solutions cannot provide any supportive tools needed to follow the training (such
as computer, internet access).
2. i+solutions will enrol the trainee into the i+academy course of his/her choice, no
payment will directly be made to the trainee.
3.
Recipient can be awarded a maximum of one sponsored online course per calendar
year.
2.9 LEAVE/ DEFFERAL / COURSE WHITHDRAWAL
1. If the Recipient can demonstrate exceptional circumstances, he/she may be
allowed to postpone the sponsored course to a later session.
2. No course deferral will be accepted beyond 1 week after course starting date.
3. If the Recipient fails to attend the course he/she was awarded, he/she will not be
eligible for any further scholarship.