Wellcome International Master’s Fellowships, UK

by Samrach · Published September 17, 2020 · Updated September 18, 2020

Application deadline : Application deadline 13 April 2021, 17:00 BST

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

Scheme at a glance

Career stage: ,Postgraduate training
Where your host organisation is based: Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
Type of researcher: Basic, Clinical, Public health
Level of funding: £120,000 including salary, studentship stipend, fees and research expenses
Duration of funding: 30 months (12 months taught Master’s course and 18 months research project)

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).

Your research proposal should be within our science remit and focus on a health priority in a low- or middle-income country.

When we consider your application, we’ll look at the:

quality and importance of your research question(s)
feasibility of your approach to solving these problems
suitability of your choice of research environments
suitability of the taught Master of Science (MSc) course you select – it should take place at a recognised centre of excellence and provide you with training that will complement your research project.

You must submit your application through the Wellcome Trust Grant Tracker (WTGT).

More details on Application Process and Online application HERE.