Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Global Health at KEMRI-Wellcome Trust 2025
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, supported by the NIHR, is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on inclusive, evidence-informed health priority setting in Kenya. This is a unique opportunity to undertake impactful research at one of Africa’s leading health research institutions, with full support for tuition, stipend, medical cover, travel, and research expenses.
If you have a Master’s degree in public health, health policy, or a related field, and experience in qualitative or health systems research, we encourage you to apply.
Key Details:
- Application Deadline: May 27, 2025
- Starting Date: July 2025
- Location: KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, Kenya
About the PhD Studentship
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust is committed to building research capacity in Kenya, East Africa, and Africa as a whole. The PhD program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to undergo training in a high-quality scientific research environment. As part of this program, students will be supervised by a team of senior researchers, with a student advisory committee to guide their progress.
PhD Structure
- Pre-registration Phase: Successful candidates will begin with a 3-month pre-registration period, where their readiness for PhD studies will be assessed.
- First-Year Upgrading Assessment: At the end of the first year, students will undergo an upgrading assessment to determine their eligibility to continue with the PhD program or if they will be downgraded to an MPhil.
- International Affiliation: KEMRI-Wellcome Trust is an Affiliated Research Centre (ARC) of the Open University, UK, allowing students to benefit from internationally recognized academic supervision.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Master’s degree in public health, health policy, or a related field.
- At least a B+ in KCSE and an upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in your undergraduate studies.
- For non-classified undergraduate degrees, a GPA above 3.3 (average score above 60%) is required.
- Candidates should not be already registered for a PhD at another institution.
Selection Process
- Competitive Process: Applications will be shortlisted online, followed by interviews.
- Inclusivity: Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, with a special encouragement for female candidates and persons living with disabilities.
Application Instructions
- Browse Available Projects: Visit the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust website and select a project that interests you.
- Submit Your Application: Click on the “Submit Application” link at the bottom of the project description page to complete the application form.
- Account Creation: You will need to create an account and update your profile before applying.
- Application Deadline: Ensure your application is submitted by May 27, 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AVAILABLE PROJECT:
Enhancing Evidence-Informed Benefit Package Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Benefits of the PhD Studentship
- Fully Funded: The studentship covers tuition, stipend, medical cover, travel, and research expenses.
- Global Health Research Exposure: Work in a leading research institution with cutting-edge global health research initiatives.
- Career Development: Be part of a robust PhD training environment, providing you with the skills and experience to shape a successful career in global health research.
