Introduction
CREATE PhD Scholarship Programme 2025 for African Researchers – The CREATE PhD Programme offers 25 doctoral fellowships to health professionals registered with UK professional bodies, who will enroll in a PhD program at one of the five UK Partner Institutions and conduct research at one of the six African Partner Institutions. Additionally, an equal number of fellowships will be offered to candidates based in African partner countries (Uganda, The Gambia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia). These fellows can choose to register for their PhD either in their home country or at one of the UK partner institutions. All fellows are expected to spend approximately two years in the African partner country conducting their research.
UK-recruited fellows will be paired with African PhD fellows based in the same country, fostering a collaborative south-north cohort. All CREATE PhD Programme fellows will have access to extensive supervisory support, training, and mentorship offered by the Programme.
Application Deadlines:
- Stage 1 Applications Open: Monday, 9th September 2024
- Stage 1 Webinar and Q&A: Wednesday, 9th October 2024 (time TBA)
- Deadline for Stage 1 Applications: Friday, 8th November 2024 (23:59 GMT)
- Stage 1 Outcomes Communicated: Mid-December 2024
- Deadline for Stage 2 Applications: Tuesday, 18th March 2025 (23:59 GMT)
- Interviews: 13th and 14th May 2025
- Stage 2 Outcomes Communicated: Mid-May 2025
Type of Award:
Fellowship
Who Can Apply?
- Must be an African national
- Willing to be based at one of the African Partner Institutions for the duration of the PhD
- Must have the requisite training needed for the PhD project
Eligible Countries:
African countries
Location of Award:
Remote (with research conducted in Africa)
Number of Fellowships:
Up to 5 fellowships awarded each year
Benefits of the Award:
The CREATE PhD Programme provides the following benefits:
- A stipend, research costs, PhD registration, and training costs covered
- Dedicated support from the Project Management Group during the application process and throughout the PhD
- Access to global health supervisory expertise across diverse research themes including laboratory science, bioinformatics, epidemiology, biostatistics, social science, health economics, and more
- Engagement with African Partner Institutions, offering rich research opportunities across the continent
- Access to postgraduate training courses and a rich program of cohort activities
- Participation in the Digital Global Health Academy, providing modular research training to prepare fellows for leadership roles in global health
- A centralized mentorship scheme to complement the supervisory support
- Peer-partnering with UK and African PhD fellows to foster knowledge exchange and build a supportive community
Program Duration:
The CREATE PhD Programme is a three-year, full-time (or equivalent) PhD program.
How to Apply:
The CREATE PhD Programme is open to candidates interested in conducting research on major global health challenges in Africa. This three-year fellowship involves a localized admissions process through one of the African Partner Institutions (APIs). Candidates apply for a specific pre-identified project at their chosen API, along with any required documentation. Depending on the award, fellows may be registered at either the API or a UK institution.
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