AHRI/UCL 2022-2023 PhD Studentship for Students in South Africa

This opportunity covers tuition fees and living costs to undertake a PhD at UCL. It is funded by UCL’s Division of Infection and Immunity and is open to applicants who permanently reside in South Africa.

The proposed PhD research must be in the field of Medical Sciences and/or Population Health. This covers everything from single molecules through to cells and tissues to whole organisms and animal and human populations for improved human health and wellbeing worldwide.

Students will be expected to spend most of their time in South Africa, conducting their research at AHRI. While in London, students will be expected to attend seminars, postgraduate club meetings and other UCL doctoral students’ events.

• Table of Content
• About Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
• PhD Studentship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Studentship
• Requirements for PhD Studentship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is a multidisciplinary, independent research institute based across two sites in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our goal is to become a source of fundamental discoveries into the susceptibility, transmission and cure of HIV, TB and related diseases. We also seek ways to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment. To achieve this, we bring together leading researchers from different fields, use cutting edge science to improve people’s health, and help to train the next generation of African scientists. Our research is tru... continue reading

PhD Studentship

Application Deadline	03 Jun 2022
Country to study	South Africa, United Kingdom
Type	PhD
Sponsor	Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of PhD Studentship

The PhD Studentship will fund:

• All fees for a three-year doctorate at UCL per year.
• Two round-trip economy air fares to and from SA to UK.
• Support for reasonable London living costs for up to one year.
• UCL Bench fees.
• Support for Durban living costs for two years.

Requirements for PhD Studentship Qualification

Applicants for AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship must:

• Be domiciled in South Africa at the time of application.
• Hold a letter of recommendation from a proposed supervisor at UCL*
• Be working with AHRI already or hold an approved letter of support to complete a PhD at AHRI*
• Be willing to stay in London for up to one year during their PhD studies. This time can be split into two periods of six months if required.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Documents Required for Application

• Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at AHRI.
• Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at UCL.
• A copy of your academic CV.
• Certified copies of your academic transcripts and original certificates.

Application Deadline

June 3, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) on www.cognitoforms.com to apply

 

For further information or assistance with identifying an AHRI supervisor and letter of recommendation from UCL, please contact Aruna Sevakram via [email protected]  with ‘AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship” in the subject header.

For more details,visit AHRI website