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

Published: 09 Jan 2023

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.

UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	June 2, 2023
Country to study	South Africa, United Kingdom
School to study	University College London
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
Gender	Men and Women

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

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.

Application Documents

 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

June 2, 2023

How to Apply

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