University College London/AHRI 2023-2024 Masters Scholarship for African Students

The AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship is funded by UCL Division of Infection and Immunity. This opportunity will provide potential students with funding to register for a PhD at UCL and open to applicants who permanently reside in South Africa.

The 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 would 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.  

This opportunity is open to applicants who permanently reside in South Africa. Applicants must have a high-quality academic record to be considered for this opportunity.

Candidates will go through a competitive round of selection at AHRI and the successful candidate will be nominated to go through to the UCL selection. Application for acceptance onto a MSc taught course is separate, and the AHRI nominee will be guided through this process.

 The successful candidate’s research project for the MSc is expected to be aligned with the programmes of research at AHRI.

• About Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
• UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship 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... read more

UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship

• Type Postgraduate
• OrganisationAfrica Health Research Institute (AHRI)
• Country to study South Africa, United Kingdom
• School to study University College London
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline June 2, 2023

Aim and Benefits of UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship

The Scholarship will cover:

1. Full UCL tuition fees for a one-year full-time taught master’s degree.
2. A round-trip economy air fare to and from the UK.
3. A monthly stipend to cover housing and living costs for 50 weeks.
4. National Health Service (NHS) surcharge and Tier 4 visa costs.

Requirements for UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship Qualification

TheUCL/AHRI MSc Scholarship candidate:

1. Must be permanently based in South Africa at the time of application.
2. Must hold a valid passport at the time of application.
3. Must have an Honours degree equivalent to a Bachelor (Honours) degree with Second Class Division 1 Honours or 70% in an appropriate subject.
4. The successful applicant will need to be in London to start their chosen course in September 2021.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Documents Required for Application

 Upload the following documents:

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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