The Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia offers annually three full-time PhD studentships to African and UK citizens. These studentships enable qualified applicants to undertake a three-year research project under the guidance of supervisors leading to the submission of a thesis and an award of PhD qualification. The research projects are developed by MRC Unit, The Gambia scientists in collaboration with a UK university. Each year, the research projects vary and the research is conducted in the Gambia. The selected students do visit the UK institution to register and take courses that will give them the knowledge and skills needed to conduct the research. Also, students attend international conferences to broaden their knowledge and meet international experts in their research area.
Full financial support is provided which includes stipend, tuition fees, research training grant, conference, travel allowances for students and supervisors.
The studentships are awarded through a competitive selection process. Applicants must have a good honours degree at first or upper second class level or higher qualifications. The successful candidates must be highly motivated and capable of independent work. The application forms for the studentships may be obtained by sending an email to the Learning and Development Department at training [at] mrc [dot] gm. Interested applicants should submit their completed application forms electronically, together with their CVs and testimonials from their referees before the stated deadline. This deadline changes annually. Applications can also be faxed to (220) 4495919.
