Kennedy Institute 2022 AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship

The Kennedy Institute is a world-leading research institute that carries out basic and translational research into immune function and inflammatory disease include immune mediated inflammatory disease (including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease), mechano-inflammatory disease (including osteoarthritis and tendinopathy), cancer, biophysics, infection, microbiome, metabolism, aging, computational biology, heart disease and tissue healing. We have developed a fully funded AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship to build links between African Universities and Institutes and the Kennedy Institute.  Afox is a cross-university platform based at the University of Oxford with the aim of facilitating equitable and sustainable collaborations between researchers at the University of Oxford and African Universities.

• Table of Content
• About Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
• AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship
• Aim and Benefits of AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship
• Requirements for AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology

The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology is a world-leading medical research centre where discovery research drives development of transformative therapies for chronic inflammatory and degenerative disease.

AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship

Aim and Benefits of AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship

• Stipend funding for 4 years (>£22,000 per annum), all tuition/fees (UK/ROI & Overseas tuition), including funding for laboratory expenses, training and conference travel
• Additional travel fund for return flight to Africa yearly
• Close links and supervisory relationships with institutions in Africa
• Mentoring program run by AfOx
• Social activities run by AfOx so you interact with the African student community in Oxford
• Close partnership with colleges linked to the AfOx program

Requirements for AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship Qualification

To be eligible for this studentship, applicant must meet the following conditions:

• Must have obtained relevant bachelor’s degree from recognized universities to be able to participate in medical research.
• Must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.
• Research or working experience in any field may be an advantage.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Kennedy Institute website.