Postgraduate Fellowship @The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Overview

The GSK Africa Open Lab Postgraduate Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity aimed at early-career African scientists seeking to build expertise in biostatistics and health data science.

Eligibility

• National and resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
• Hold a BSc degree (minimum second class upper or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• Possess an MSc degree (GPA ≥ 3.2 or equivalent) in Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or a related discipline
• Have at least one year of relevant work experience
• Demonstrate proficiency in programming languages such as R, Stata, or SAS (or willingness to improve)
• Show strong English language proficiency
• Applicants with a PhD are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Fully funded fellowship
• Annual stipend to support living expenses
• Accommodation during the fellowship period
• Return air travel to and from The Gambia
• Mentorship from experienced biostatisticians and global health researchers
• Training in statistical software and scientific writing
• Exposure to real-world biomedical research environments
• Access to the ISEP network, fostering continued collaboration and learning

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications via email before the deadline.

Submission Email: mrcg-training@lists.lshtm.ac.uk

Required Documents (PDF Format)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – labeled as “cv_”
• Personal Statement – labeled as “ps_”
• Two Reference Letters – labeled as “re_”
• Academic Transcripts – labeled as “at_”

Deadline

Application Deadline: April 18, 2026 (23:00 GMT)