AHRI/UCL 2021-2022 PhD Studentship for Students in South Africa

Applications are open for the 2021 – 2022 Africa Health Research Institute/UCL PhD Studentship

This opportunity covers tuition fees and living costs to undertake a PhD at UCL. It is funded by UCL’s Global Engagement Office and is open to applicants who permanently reside in South Africa.

Students will be expected to spend most of their time in South Africa, conducting their research at AHRI. While in London, students will be expected to attend seminars, postgraduate club meetings and other UCL doctoral students’ events.

• Table of Content
• About Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
• PhD Studentship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Studentship
• Requirements for PhD Studentship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is a multidisciplinary, independent research institute based across two sites in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our goal is to become a source of fundamental discoveries into the susceptibility, transmission and cure of HIV, TB and related diseases. We also seek ways to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment. To achieve this, we bring together leading researchers from different fields, use cutting edge science to improve people’s health, and help to train the next generation of African scientists. Our research is tru... continue reading

PhD Studentship

Aim and Benefits of PhD Studentship

The PhD Studentship will fund:

• All fees for a three-year doctorate at UCL per year.
• Two round-trip economy air fares to and from SA to UK.
• Support for reasonable London living costs for up to one year.
• UCL Bench fees.
• Support for Durban living costs for two years.

Requirements for PhD Studentship Qualification

Applicants must:

• Be domiciled in South Africa at the time of application.
• Hold a letter of recommendation from a proposed supervisor at UCL*
• Be working with AHRI already or hold an approved letter of support to complete a PhD at AHRI*
• Be willing to stay in London for up to one year during their PhD studies. This time can be split into two periods of six months if required.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Documents Required for Application

1. Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at AHRI.
2. Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at UCL.
3. A copy of your academic CV.
4. Certified copies of your academic transcripts and original certificates.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit AHRI website.