Applications are now open for PhD Studentships in Health Analytics and Modelling at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, in collaboration with Imperial College London and UKHSA. The programme offers 3.5 years of funding to study real-time infectious disease modelling.
To be eligible, applicants must hold or be on track to complete a relevant master’s degree with strong academic results, or demonstrate equivalent qualifications and experience. Candidates must qualify for UK home-fee status in line with LSHTM and UK Government regulations, and show a clear interest in health analytics, infectious disease modelling, or related quantitative public health fields.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a world-leading public health university based in London, United Kingdom. Renowned for its excellence in research, education, and global impact, LSHTM specializes in epidemiology, infectious disease modelling, health policy, and population health. The institution works closely with governments, international agencies, and academic partners worldwide to address major public health challenges and improve health outcomes globally.
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.
Application Process
Further information about research degree study at LSHTM as well as application guidance and a link to the portal, can be found on the School’s Research Degrees and Doctoral College pages. Applicants should submit an application for research degree study via the portal. Please write “PhD Studentships Health Analytics and Modelling HPRU” in the funding Section on the application form.
Applicants must:
Clearly indicate the project title(s) they are applying for
Submit a research statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining background, motivation, and proposed methodology
Ensure the application is submitted in the correct format before the deadline