Applications for the 2025–26 COMPASS Fellowship Scheme are currently being accepted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in collaboration with the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). With the help of this prestigious fellowship, citizens of sub-Saharan African nations can pursue a completely financed master’s degree by distance learning (MSc by DL) in either epidemiology or clinical trials, together with an internship that focuses on research or policy.
Through the support of individuals dedicated to tackling the continent’s most urgent health issues, the COMPASS Fellowship seeks to enhance public health and research capacity throughout Africa. Researchers based in low-capacity African institutions, non-anglophone candidates who meet English language proficiency standards, women researchers, and those who have a post-training placement secured or are willing to be paired with one are also encouraged to apply.
Selected candidates will receive a top-notch education, hands-on experience in global health research or policy, and the tools necessary to significantly impact their communities and beyond through this fellowship.
Host Country: UK
University: UK Universities
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- A citizen of a nation in sub-Saharan Africa is required.
- must have worked for a company with headquarters in sub-Saharan Africa for a minimum of 12 months.
- Should be actively engaging in public health research connected to:
- Either malaria, TB, or HIV
- Neglected tropical/infectious diseases
- Respiratory or diarrheal infections
- Health of mothers and children
- Re-emerging or newly discovered infections
- Resistance to antibiotics
- The effect of climate change on the prevalence of disease
- Comorbidities and co-infections with diseases that are not communicable
- Employer sponsorship is required for the fellowship, along with a pledge to keep the fellow on staff for at least two years following completion.
- Other than employer sponsorship, no additional MSc money may be received.
- Must fulfill the academic prerequisites set forth by LSHTM for the MSc via Distance Learning program.
Benefits:
- Complete tuition reimbursement for an MSc in clinical trials or epidemiology through distance learning
- funding for an internship with LSHTM at a sub-Saharan African research institute
- Individualized guidance from seasoned scholars or researchers
- Having access to worldwide networks for public health research
- internships provided by organizations that
- belong to the sub-Saharan African region.
- are actively working with LSHTM on research projects.
- Employ competent personnel to mentor fellows on-site.
Deadline: 15 August 2025
