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Published: 01 Jun 2019
Wellcome is offering the International Masters Fellowships Scholarship for the 2019/2020 academic session.
This scholarship scheme offers nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level.
The Wellcome organisation is a politically and financially independent foundation, that exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.
They support researchers, take on big health challenges, campaign for better science, and help everyone get involved with science and health research.
| Application Deadline | August 30, 2019 |
| Type | Masters |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Wellcome |
£120,000 including salary, studentship stipend, fees and research expenses
You can apply for an International Master's Fellowship if:
You must:
Your research proposal
Your research proposal should be within our science remit and focus on a health priority in a low- or middle-income country.
When we consider your application, we'll look at the:
August 2019 round
The application form will be available on WTGT late May 2019.
30 August 2019, 17:00 BST
November 2019
Submit your application
You must submit your application through Grant Tracker(opens in a new tab).
Submit it to the 'authorised organisational approver' at your host organisation for approval. Make sure you leave enough time for the approver to review and submit your application before the deadline. The approver may ask you to make changes to your application.
View the Sample full application form for International Master's Fellowships [PDF 289KB]
Host organisation reviews your application and submits it to us
Your application must be submitted by 17:00 (GMT/BST) on the deadline day.
We may take up to four months to consider your full application. We will let you know if you are not eligible.
Scientific review
The International Interview Committee will review your application and make the final decision. There are no interviews for these fellowships. If successful, you must take up the fellowship within one year of the award.
If you are disabled or have a chronic health condition, we can support you with the application process.
We consider applications twice a year. You must submit your application by 17:00 (GMT/BST) on the deadline day. We don't accept late applications.
