If you are keen on developing a diverse set of research skills and gaining experience in research of national and international significance, this wonderful training program launched by King’s College London is for you! You can apply for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Palliative Care (GHAP) African PhD Training Fellowship for the academic year 2023-2024.

The NIHR-GHAP African PhD Training Fellowship will focus specifically on three work streams. Funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), this fellowship program will accept participation from PhD students from African countries residing in Africa. The applicants must preferably hold an MSc or an Upper Second-Class degree in health, medicine, nursing, palliative care, or similar to be considered. Selected candidates can expect a full tuition fee and a stipend of £16,711 per year.

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Application Deadline: The application closing date is 20th February 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: King’s College London
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: £16,711
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Students from African countries are eligible to apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for a PhD level study program related to palliative care and rehabilitation at King’s College London.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
• The applicants must be living in Africa.
• The applicants must have excellent research-related computing skills.
• The applicants must the ability to grasp new information and learn new skills quickly and a commitment to high-quality research and care delivery.
• The applicants must focus on three workstreams in Uganda, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, respectively.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students can submit their initial admission application via the university portal. All applicants that meet the scholarship criteria will be considered automatically.
• Supporting Documents: The applicants must prepare 500 words on research interest/outline plan in line with any of the three workstreams and 500 words on the potential impact of their PhD and their career pathway, CV, and reference letters from two referees (one academic and one employer).
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a minimum Upper Second-Class degree in health or social sciences, medicine, nursing, psychology, palliative care, or similar.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• CAE/CPE – 191
• IELTS – 7.0
• TOEFL IBT – 100
• PTE – 75
• ISE – Level III (ISEIII)

Benefits

The King’s College London will award the successfully selected candidates a fellowship stipend of £16,125 – £16,711 per year and full international PhD fees coverage.

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