The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has been awarded a five-year grant from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) in collaboration with Public Health England (PHE) to host the Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Environmental Change & Health.
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London Information
Founded in 1899, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (LSHTM) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (LSHTM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 120 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria for all applicants for these NIHR HPRU studentships:
- Relevant undergraduate and Masters degrees, both awarded at a high grade. Applicants with a very strong undergraduate degree and relevant experience will be exceptionally considered.
- Demonstrable attention to detail.
- The ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- An interest in applied health protection research in the UK.
In addition, each research project also has specific eligibility. Please see the specific projects for further details.
Please note: These studentships are only available to those who are eligible for Home/EU fee rates. Further information about fees status assessment can be found on the UKCISA website.
Offered Benefits
The studentship award will cover:
- tuition fees at the Home/EU fee rate; and
- a tax-free stipend of GBP 17,640.00 per year
for three years.
Application Process
Candidates are encouraged to contact the lead supervisor of the project(s) they are interested in before applying.
To apply, please complete an eligibility form, indicating which topic you are interested in, or if you are applying for more than one topic, your order of preference. Please also include the following documents:
- A curriculum vitae, including details of your academic achievements to date and the names of two referees.
- A brief (under 500 words) statement outlining the PhD project you are applying for and some initial research ideas for this project (this is only required for your 1st choice topic).
All documents must be submitted by email to php.rdadministrator@lshtm.ac.uk. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Founded in 1899, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (LSHTM) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (LSHTM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 120 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.