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PhD Fellowship in Professional Personhood among Africa's Surplus Health Workers (NETOMA study) Makerere University School of Public Health in Canada
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Funded 4-year PhD studentship supported by the Wellcome Trust Discovery Award.
Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Country
Canada
University
University of Alberta School of Public Health

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PhD Fellowship opening in Professional Personhood among Africa's Surplus Health Workers (NETOMA study) at Makerere University School of Public Health in Kampala, Uganda, with collaborators at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Zambia, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
This funded 4-year PhD studentship is supported by the Wellcome Trust Discovery Award and focuses on the paradox of health worker shortages alongside unemployment and underemployment. The project explores professional identity, livelihood, and belonging in changing labour markets, using ethnographic fieldwork and qualitative methods.
Applicants should have a Master's (or equivalent) in Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, Political Economy, or a related field. The post also asks for training in anthropological theory and qualitative methods, a strong academic record, excellent English, Good Clinical Practice, and research ethics training. Two to five years of research experience is an advantage.
Applications are online only. Prepare a two-page application letter, two-page CV, writing samples, two referees, and academic documents. Label each file with your name and document type. Deadline: 21 October 2026, 12:00am Uganda time.
Funding details
Funded 4-year PhD studentship supported by the Wellcome Trust Discovery Award.
What's required
Master's (or equivalent) in Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, Political Economy or a related field; training in anthropological theory and qualitative methods; strong academic record; excellent English; Good Clinical Practice and research ethics training; 2-5 years of research experience is an advantage.
How to apply
Apply online only using the Google Form. Submit a two-page application letter, two-page CV, writing samples, two referees, and academic documents. Label each file with your name and document type.
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