Three MRC-funded PhD studentships in Vaccine Research are available at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to commence in October 2012. All areas of research relevant to vaccines are covered, from microbiology and immunology to epidemiology, modelling and public health policy. The studentships are for 3.5 years and will cover a tax free stipend of £15,740 per year, tuition fees (at the home/EU student rate) and research support. Successful students will also undertake a 3 month placement in another laboratory or institution. This could be to gain experience of fieldwork, or working in a public health agency such as WHO or industry. 

Further details of the vaccine research PhD programme, projects and supervisors can be found at www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/funding/mrc_phd.html. Enquiries related to particular research projects should be directed to the named supervisor.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a 1st or 2.1 Honours degree, and preferably a relevant MSc, or have a combination of relevant qualifications and experience which demonstrates equivalent ability and attainment. Applicants must have been ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the award. The full award is available to UK residents only; other EU nationals may receive an award to cover tuition fees only. Applications for part-time study may be accepted depending on the nature of the chosen project.

How to Apply

To apply, please go to www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/funding/mrc_phd_vaccines.html

The deadline for applications is Monday January 16th 2012 and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in February 2012.