The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust is excited to announce PhD Studentships commencing in October 2024. These studentships provide a unique opportunity for Master’s graduates to engage in high-caliber scientific research, supported by renowned supervisory teams and affiliation with the Open University in the UK.

To be eligible for studentships, applicants must have completed a master’s degree and must not be registered for a PhD program elsewhere. They should have scored a B+ or above in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) and achieved at least an upper second class degree or its equivalent in their undergraduate studies.

The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is a leading health research organization based in Kenya, committed to improving health and well-being in Africa through high-quality research and capacity building. Established as a partnership between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the Wellcome Trust, it operates with a focus on infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme
• Department: Various departments within KEMRI-Wellcome
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Partial or full studentship
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Open to all eligible candidates
• The award can be taken in: Kenya

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for PhD projects proposed by prospective supervisors and supported through respective supervisor funding and other capacity-building funds at KEMRI-Wellcome.
• Admissible Criteria:
  • Must have completed a Master’s degree.
  • Not registered elsewhere for a PhD program.
  • Scored a B+ and above in KSCE.
  • Attained at least an upper 2nd class degree or its equivalent in the respective undergraduate degree program.
  • For non-classified undergraduate degrees, an average score above 60 (GPA above 3.3) with certified proof from the university.

How to Apply

• Application Process:
  • Visit the KEMRI-Wellcome website and click on the title of the position of interest to see the full description.
  • Click on the “Submit Application” link at the bottom of the page.
  • Create an account, update your profile, and apply for the preferred position online.

Benefits

• Overview:
  • Opportunity to carry out training in a high-quality scientific research environment.
  • Supervisory teams of senior researchers and a student advisory committee.
  • Affiliation with the Open University in the UK, providing supervision and appraisal authority.
  • Partial studentships for students already registered for PhD in local universities to spend time at KEMRI-Wellcome.
• Selection Criteria:
  • Competitive shortlisting of online applications.
  • Subsequent interviews.
• Starting Date: October 2024

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