TEG 2020 Postgraduate Training Fellowship in Medical Statistics for African Scientists

Published: 07 Apr 2020 1,461 views

The summer project, chosen by the fellow, often provides an introduction to the research topic to be pursued further during the placement year. During the placement year, the fellow is exposed to different aspects of research including study design, data management, analysis and reporting of findings. They are guided by local statisticians and researchers as well as relevant TEG members

TEG PhD Scholarship

Application Deadline	April 26, 2020
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Type	Ph.D
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of TEG PhD Scholarship

Two fellowships are available, funded by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) and GSK, to provide support for two years training in medical statistics. For the first year the successful applicants will study for the MSc degree in Medical Statistics at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). This will be followed by a one-year professional attachment at one of the African centres associated with the research programme of the MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG) at LSHTM. During the professional attachment, training Fellows will develop their statistical and research skills by working on studies with guidance from TEG scientists.

This is intended to foster excellence in the field of medical statistics and epidemiology in sub-Saharan Africa. The fellowship will provide costs for fees, stipend (£16,400 per annum) and return air travel.

TEG PhD Scholarship Courses

• Medical Statistics

Requirements for TEG PhD Scholarship

To be eligible, candidates must:

1. be resident in and a national of a country in sub-Saharan Africa
2. be in possession of an excellent degree with a background in mathematics, statistics or a related subject
3. have at least 1 year of work experience in medical statistics or epidemiology
4. be able to meet the English language requirements as set out in the policy here

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by telephone and if successful, may be required to undertake an English language assessment.

Application Documents

Please note a curriculum vitae and academic transcript must be uploaded as part of the application.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Application Deadline

April 26, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG) on fellowship.lshtm.ac.uk to apply