Application Deadline: 17 April 2016.
TEG Postgraduate Training Fellowship in Medical Statistics for African Scientists This fellowship, which is funded by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), provides support for two years training in medical statistics. For the first year the successful applicant will study for the MSc degree in Medical Statistics at the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (LSHTM).
This will be followed by a one-year professional attachment at one of the African centres associated with the research programme of the Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG) at the School. During the professional attachment, training Fellows will develop their statistical and research skills by working on studies with guidance from TEG staff. This support is intended to foster excellence in the field of medical statistics and epidemiology in sub-Saharan Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
(i) be resident in and a national of a country in sub-Saharan Africa, and
(ii) be in possession of an excellent first degree with a background in mathematics, statistics or a related subject, and
(iii) have at least 1 year of work experience in medical statistics or epidemiology Support will not be given as a supplement to other funding, nor to students who have funding from other sources.
How to Apply:
- Candidates should complete a TEG Fellowship Application Form and provide a curriculum vitae, two Reference Forms, and an academic transcript.
- The closing date for applications is 17 April 2016.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone.
- Completed application forms, curriculum vitas, academic transcripts and references should be emailed to: teg@lshtm.ac.uk
Benefits:
- The fellowship will provide costs for fees, stipend (GBP 15,000 per annum) and return air travel.
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