Award of the studentship will be made on the basis of experience, qualifications and future academic potential, which will be assessed by an applicant's curriculum vitae and personal statement. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to write a 2000-word essay on a pre-defined public health topic. The studentship will be awarded upon the recommendation of an academic selection panel.
This is a one-year studentship for students undertaking the MSc Social Epidemiology programme.
The award will commence in September 2026 and the studentship will consist of £2,500 towards tuition fees. The recipient will be expected to secure the remaining part of their tuition fees and to cover their living costs from elsewhere.
Eligibility requirements
Candidates can originate from any country however they must be intending to enrol on the MSc in Social Epidemiology programme on a full or part-time basis and by the studentship application deadline, they must have received an offer of study for this programme.
If you are interested in applying for the studentship, it is recommended that you submit your application to the MSc programme at least six weeks before the scholarship deadline to enable your application to be considered by UCL.
