Wellcome Trust International Master’s Fellowships for Developing Countries

This fellowship is now closed

This scheme offers nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level.

ELIGIBILITY:

You can apply for an International Master’s Fellowship if:

• you’re a national of a low- or middle-income country
• your proposed research focuses on a health priority in a low- or middle-income country
• you have sponsorship from an eligible host organisation in a low- or middle-income country apart from mainland China.

You must:

• hold a clinical or non-clinical undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
• be at an early stage in your career with limited research experience (but you must have demonstrated interest in, or aptitude for, research).

TASK DETAILS:

• Genetics and molecular science.
• Cellular and developmental science.
• Neuroscience and mental health.
• Infection and immuno-biology.
• Physiology.
• Population and health.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:

£120,000 including salary, studentship stipend, fees and research expenses

DURATION:

An International Master’s Fellowship is for 30 months, unless you want to hold it on a part-time basis.

The first 12 months should be dedicated to doing a taught Master of Science (MSc) course at a recognised centre of excellence anywhere in the world.

The following 18 months is for your research project at an eligible organisation in a low- or middle-income country.

DEADLINE: 13 April and 24 August 2021. This scheme will close in 2021. These are the final dates.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online

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