Master Fellowship in Public Health for Low- or Middle-Income Nationals from Wellcome

Wellcome is offering nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to apply for a Master fellowship in Public Health for 30 months (12 months taught Master’s courses and 18 months research project). 

Eligibility criteria:

1. Applicants must be nationals of a low- or middle-income country
2. The proposed research must focus on a health priority in a low- or middle-income country
3. Applicants must have sponsorship from an eligible host organization in a low- or middle-income country
4. Applicants must hold a clinical or non-clinical undergraduate degree in a relevant subject 
5. Applicants must be at an early stage in your career with limited research experience (but you must have demonstrated interest in, or aptitude for, research)
6. Host organizations must hold an established post for the duration of the fellowship, must have an ongoing research program, have a strong track record in research and training and must provide applicants with guidance

Selection criteria:

1. Quality and importance of your research question(s)
2. Feasibility of your approach to solving these problems
3. Suitability of your choice of research environments
4. Suitability of the taught Master of Science (MSc) course you select – it should take place at a recognized center of excellence and provide you with training that will complement your research project

What the fellowship covers:

An award of £120,000 provides support for:

1. If your taught course or training is in the UK, you can use £15,000 a year (outside London) or £17,000 a year (Greater London) to cover the cost of your stipend. If your course or training is outside the UK, you should check living costs with your prospective training organization.
2. travel costs 
3. approved tuition fees, according to the rate charged by the training organization.
4. Research expenses 
5. Personal removal expenses