London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is currently accepting applications for its NIHR UK Syphilis Research Scholarship 2026-27. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine NIHR UK Syphilis Research Scholarship
The NIHR offers various scholarships for international students for the academic year 2026- 2027. These scholarships cover a range of fields and are designed to support students in their research and academic pursuits.
Benefits of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine NIHR UK Syphilis Research Scholarship
The studentship award covers:
- tuition fees (at the LSHTM Home fee rate);
- a tax-free stipend at the UKRI Studentship rate
- Costs for research activities will be covered by an NIHR Research Professorship awarded to Michael Marks
- The award will cover a tax-free stipend at the UKRI annual rate (which is £23, 805 for 2026-27), tuition fees at Home fee rates, plus a research and travel costs allowance.
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine NIHR UK Syphilis Research Scholarship Requirements
All applicants must meet minimum LSHTM entry requirements, and in addition be able to demonstrate the following:
- A Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, such as health economics, public health with an economics focus, or an undergraduate economics degree with a health Masters degree.
- Relevant basic statistical skills and experience with software such as STATA or R
- Evidence of good organisational skills, including effective time management.
- Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, as part of a research team.
- Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to analyse complex problems and propose well‑reasoned solutions.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work with community partners and community members affected by syphilis to support the generation and dissemination of research.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply
Application Deadline
11 May, 2026
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