The University of London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is inviting aspirants to take part in the Doctoral Training Scholarships programme for the academic session 2023/2024.

This funding opportunity is available for international students who want to pursue a doctoral and spread a positive impact on other people through their studies.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a world-leading center for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Founded in 1899, LSHTM has a long history of providing cutting-edge education and training to students from around the world.

Why should join the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)? Joining the OneZoo CDT program at LSHTM will equip you with the skills and knowledge to tackle current and future zoonotic threats. You’ll receive training in core transferable and specialist skills alongside your specific PhD project, and build an understanding of the key drivers of zoonotic diseases. This program offers an opportunity to contribute to finding solutions to one of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023

Brief Description

• University or Organization: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Tuition, stipend
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 3
• Nationality: International students
• The award can be taken in the United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All international students
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:

• A master’s degree in a subject appropriate to the course of study to be followed (recommended)
• A qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary studies
• An upper second-class honours degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Applicants should submit an application for research degree study via the LSHTM application portal via the LSHTM application portal.
• Supporting Documents: Create a 2-page CV.
• Make a copy of your passport photo page.
• Send all four documents to the OneZoo application address: [email protected].
• The title of the email sent to OneZoo must include the name of the host institution to which you are applying and the surname of the primary supervisor (e.g. “LSHTM_Smith”).
• Admission Requirements: This form should be completed by candidates applying for the NERC, BBSRC, and MRC OneZoo Centre for Doctoral Training at Cardiff University, Aberystwyth University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for September 2023 entry.
• Language Requirement:  Students may be required English language proficiency.

Benefits

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will provide all the following:

• Tuition fees (at the LSHTM Home fee rate), and
• A student stipend (at the UKRI studentship rate, which is GBP 19,668.00 in 2022-23), and
• A Research Training and Support Grant to go towards consumables and training.

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