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PhD Studentship
PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Disease Research: Hypertension Detection and Target Organ Damage in The Gambia Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in Gambia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Jul 30, 2026
Country
Gambia
University
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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PhD Studentship Opportunity in Cardiovascular Disease Research at the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
This full-time PhD studentship is offered within the CARisSA project and is open to West African citizens. The project title is Improving Detection of Hypertension and Target Organ Damage in The Gambia: Integrating Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement.
The research focuses on improving detection of hypertension and hypertension-mediated organ damage (HMOD) in The Gambia by integrating clinic, home, and ambulatory blood pressure measurements into routine care. The PhD will build on NIHR-funded studies including IHCoR-Africa and CARisSA, using existing data to examine how out-of-clinic blood pressure relates to clinic measurements, masked hypertension, and evidence of organ damage.
The project also follows individuals with masked hypertension or subclinical organ damage despite normal clinic blood pressure to understand progression to sustained hypertension over time. A further component evaluates the role of Village Health Workers and Community Health Nurses in supporting detection, monitoring, referral, and follow-up, with the goal of strengthening integration into primary healthcare services.
The successful candidate will join a collaboration involving the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, KEMRI - Wellcome Trust Research Programme, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.
Eligibility highlights include an MSc in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field, at least 2 years of population health research experience, experience in cardiovascular disease research in sub-Saharan Africa, and quantitative data collection skills. Experience with blood pressure, ECG, echocardiographic data, and statistical software is an advantage. Candidates must be willing to be based in The Gambia during the PhD period.
Application forms can be requested by email from [email protected]. Deadline: 30 July 2026 at 16:00 GMT.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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