LSHTM TEG Postgraduate Training Fellowship receives applications from eligible students every year. African Scholars in medical statistics are advised to send in their applications for LSHTM Postgraduate Training Fellowship before the deadline.
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About the Award:
For the first year the successful applicants will study for the MSc degree in Medical Statistics at the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (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.
Type:
Fellowship (Academic)
Value of Award:
The fellowship will provide costs for fees, stipend (£16,400 per annum) and return air travel.
Number of Awards:
Three applicants will receive this award.
Eligible Countries:
To Be Taken At (Country):
London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (LSHTM), UK
Eligibility:
To be eligible, candidates must:
(i) be resident in and a national of a country in sub-Saharan Africa
(ii) be in possession of an excellent degree in mathematics or statistics
(iii) have at least 1 year of work experience in medical statistics or epidemiology
Support will not be given as a supplement to other funding, nor to students who have funding from other sources.
How to Apply for LSHTM African Scientists Postgraduate Training Fellowship
- Candidates should complete an application form and provide a curriculum vitae, two references, and an academic transcript. An application form and referee form can be downloaded by clicking on the links.
- The closing date for applications is 26th April. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone.
- Completed application forms, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and references should be emailed to teg@lshtm.ac.uk
- Please include “TEG Fellowship Application” and your name in the subject line.
When is the Application Deadline for LSHTM Fellowship in Medical Statistics 2022?
The application deadline for LSHTM Training Fellowship is 26th April, annually.