AHRI/UCL PhD Scholarship

Applications are open for the 2026–2027 AHRI/UCL PhD Scholarship, a fully funded PhD studentship offered by the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) in partnership with University College London (UCL).

This opportunity allows successful candidates to register for a PhD at UCL while carrying out most of their research at AHRI in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The post highlights seven research projects and supervision by world-class scientists across several research themes, including population science, basic and translational science, implementation science, and social science.

The scholarship is especially relevant to students interested in public health, medical science, biology, and broader global health research. The post references research leadership and supervision by Kobus Herbst, Henrik Kløverpris, Al Leslie, Maryam Shahmanesh, Janet Seeley, Nothando Ngwenya, and Nellie Myburgh.

Funding includes full tuition fees, living costs, return flights between South Africa and the UK, and research expenses. The post does not specify a language-test waiver or other admission waivers.

Deadline: 26 June 2026.

Interested applicants should review the AHRI careers page for the full project descriptions, eligibility details, and application instructions, then apply before the closing date.