PhD Fellowships in Malaria Research (Second round)

The Malaria Capacity Development Consortium is seeking applications for the second round of the PhD fellowship programme supported by the Wellcome Trust. This is open to African scientists wishing to pursue a career in malaria research. There is 1 fellowship still available to develop a PhD at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (http://www.knust.edu.gh). The consortium secretariat is based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

The award consists of a four-year fellowship and will cover: stipend, tuition fees, the costs of up to one year spent with a partner European University and up to £50,000 of research expenses for a project that is related to the treatment or prevention of malaria.

Applicants must be African nationals, normally resident in a malaria endemic country of Africa and have an intention to pursue a long-term career in malaria research or control. Candidates must have a first or upper second class first degree in an area relevant to malaria control, an MSc or equivalent degree would be an advantage.

Please, visit the Malaria Capacity Development Consortium website for more details of how to apply (www.mcdconsortium.org). The deadline for application is midnight on Friday 22nd January 2010.
If you have any difficulty in accessing this website please contact support@mcdconsortium.org .
Please note that previous unsuccessful applicants to KNUST are not eligible for this round