Fellowship Details
Fellows will be part of active research programmes and gain hands-on experience across:
- Clinical trials
- Epidemiology
- Modelling & machine learning
- Bioinformatics
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a national and resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Hold a BSc (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Hold an MSc (GPA ≥ 3.2 or equivalent) in Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or a related discipline
- Have at least 1 year of relevant work experience
- Be able to code in R, Stata, or SAS (or willing to improve)
- Demonstrate proficiency in English
Applicants with a PhD are also encouraged to apply
Fellowship Details
- Practical experience in study design, data management, and statistical analysis
- Mentorship from experienced biostatisticians and researchers
- Training in statistical methods, software, and scientific writing
- Exposure to real-world biomedical and public health research
- Access to the ISEP network for continued learning and collaboration
Benefits
- Annual stipend
- Accommodation
- Return air travel
Application Details
- Start Date: Mid-April 2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Application Deadline: 18 April 2026 (23:00 GMT)
How to Apply
Submit your application to: mrct-training@lists.lshtm.ac.uk
Required documents (PDF format):
- CV
- Personal statement
- Two references
- Academic transcripts
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