AHRI/UCL 2022-2023 PhD Studentship for Students in South Africa
Published: 14 Dec 2021
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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.
AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship
Benefits of AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship
- 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 AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship
Applicants 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.
Application Documents
- 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, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) on www.cognitoforms.com to apply
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