Orapuh Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Orap Postdoc)

Call for Applications

The Orapuh College of Scholars (OCS) invites applications from outstanding early-career postdoctoral researchers in the oral and public health sciences who wish to pursue an independent (publishable) research project, teaching, and service remotely.

Academic Mentor

Prof. VE Adamu will be your academic mentor in the programme.

Successful candidates will take full responsibility for their fellowship activities, reporting directly to the Chief Fellow. Mentors serve as advisory guides rather than direct supervisors.

Duration of Fellowship

The fellowship lasts for one (1) year.

Purpose

The programme aims to:

  1. Strengthen the experience of research.

  2. Enhance teaching skills.

  3. Develop an academic service culture in the member.

  4. Enrich the award holder’s CV.

  5. Increase prospects for securing a permanent academic post at a university.

  6. Achieve Fellowship status within the Orapuh College of Scholars.

  7. Qualify to mentor others within the College.

Priority Areas

The Orapuh Postdoctoral Programme focuses on the following areas:

  • Industry 5.0 and healthcare

  • Supply chain management in healthcare

  • Creative economy and healthcare

  • Service management in healthcare

  • Sustainability and industry in healthcare

  • Oral health

  • Public health

  • Parasitology

  • One health

  • Planetary health

Eligibility

To qualify, an applicant must:

  1. Be a researcher from the oral or public health sciences.

  2. Be a citizen of a Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) or have completed academic work in an LMIC.

  3. Be an early-career researcher (within 5 years postdoc or post viva voce).

  4. Have quality publications arising from PhD research.

  5. Demonstrate excellent communication skills in English.

  6. Have a proven ability to work independently within a research lab.

  7. Be proficient in Microsoft Office, online engagement software, and social media.

  8. Be skilled in using mobile online engagement tools and software.

How to Apply

  1. Conceive a research or innovation project within one of the priority areas.

  2. Submit the postdoc application (applications are accepted year-round).

Required Application Materials

  1. Cover letter

  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

  3. Proof of Degree (attestation, notification of result, certificate, or transcript)

  4. Contact information for at least 3 professional references

  5. One letter of recommendation (sent directly to [email protected] with the subject: Postdoc Reference)

  6. Work sample (e.g., published papers or other relevant work)

Submission Instructions

Send items 1-6 to:
[email protected]
Subject: Postdoc Application

Duties of a Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral members are independent researchers and must:

  1. Conduct research independently while liaising with the Chief Fellow.

  2. Publish research papers locally and internationally in accredited journals.

  3. Present research papers at internal and external events.

  4. Contribute to the research ethos of Orapuh.

  5. Engage actively in Orapuh events and activities.

  6. Teach and present webinars to students regularly.

  7. Assist with the operation of research laboratories (where applicable).

  8. Support Orapuh’s mission of being an internationally acclaimed oral and public health information, education, and research organisation.

Funding

There is no funding available for this fellowship.

  • Members are not paid stipends or allowances.

  • Members are responsible for funding their research and covering research communication costs (subsidised).

Fellowship Activities

All activities are mandatory and conducted remotely (both online and offline).

  • Members must take full responsibility for organising, executing, and reporting their activities, with guidance from the Chief Fellow

Attention Prospective Members!

Before you submit your application to the Orapuh PostDoc Fellowship Programme (Orap PostDoc), it is crucial that you read and understand the OCS Candidate Autonomy and Accountability Policy.

This policy outlines your responsibilities, expectations, and the autonomy granted to you during the fellowship. Familiarising yourself with it will ensure you are well-prepared to take full ownership of your activities, progress, and success in the programme.

👉 Read the Policy Now: OCS Candidate Autonomy and Accountability Policy

Empower yourself with the right knowledge — your journey to becoming an Orapuh PostDoc Fellow starts here!