PhD programme
The MCDC PhD programme offers support to candidates of high academic calibre who can demonstrate a strong commitment to research relevant to the prevention or control of malaria.
A rigorous procedure was used to select the most able African students to pursue PhD studies based in the African countries participating in the programme - Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. 18 PhD students have been selected, and each allocated to one of the five African partner universities.
Students have registered for a PhD at one of the African institutions and also linked to a European partner institution where they are co-supervised. Provision has also been made for students to spend up to one year in Europe.
What’s covered?
The four-year award covers the PhD stipend and tuition fees. Research project costs of up to a maximum of £50k are covered by the award, as well as accommodation costs for up to one year in a selected European institution.
All students are supported in a structured personal development planning programme to assist with the scientific and educational requirements of their PhD programme; as well as with their their career development planning beyond their PhD. Once their PhD is completed, students will be eligible to apply for re-entry grants to support continued research in their own institution.
Did you complete a PhD through the Gates Malaria Partnership? Find out about the programme for MCDC Investigators available through MCDC.