Students from sub-Saharan African nations can apply for the fully funded ISEP Scholarship 2026 at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom. Outstanding applicants who want to pursue an MSc in Medical Statistics are supported by the program.
The scholarship pays for return airfare, an annual stipend, and all tuition. Throughout the program, fellows will also receive ongoing academic support, supervision, and mentoring.
Through the International Statistics and Epidemiology Partnership, the Medical Research Council (UK) is funding this fellowship, which consists of a year of MSc study followed by a year of placement at a partner research center in Africa. The program’s goal is to improve statistics knowledge and research capacity throughout the region.
Eligibility Criteria :
- be a citizen and resident of a sub-Saharan African nation.
- own a top-notch degree in statistics, mathematics, or a similar discipline.
- possess a minimum of one year of professional experience in epidemiology or medical statistics.
- fulfill the official policy’s English language criteria.
The United Kingdom is the host nation.
Study Location: The United Kingdom
Scholarships for Postgraduate and Master’s Programs
Candidates from African nations are eligible.
Benefits include a full scholarship, a yearly living allowance, and reimbursement for travel expenses.
Benefits :
- The MSc tuition, annual stipend, and return flights are all covered by the ISEP Postgraduate Training Fellowship in Medical Statistics.
- Fellows obtain hands-on research experience during the placement year, including project design, data management, data analysis, and results reporting.
- On-site statisticians, researchers, and other ISEP members provide advice and supervision to fellows.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
