LSHTM UK COMPASS Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Overview

LSHTM UK COMPASS Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at UK Universities.

Description

LSHTM UK COMPASS Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at UK Universities.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the LSHTM COMPASS Fellowship 2025–26, candidates must:

Be a national of a sub-Saharan African country

Be employed for at least 12 months by an organization based in sub-Saharan Africa

Work in public health research in areas such as:

HIV, TB, malaria

Neglected infectious diseases

Diarrhoeal or respiratory infections

Maternal and child health

Emerging/re-emerging infections

Antimicrobial resistance

Climate change and disease incidence

Co-infections and non-communicable disease comorbidities

Have employer support to pursue the fellowship, with commitment to retain the fellow for at least two years post-fellowship

Not be receiving other MSc funding, except from their employer

Meet LSHTM academic entry requirements for MSc by Distance Learning

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject

OR an appropriate professional/technical qualification with at least 3 years of relevant experience

Current MSc by DL students may apply if they:

Are in their first year and plan to complete the full MSc, or

Are in the final year and committed to completing their coursework

Additional Information

Degree Level

LSHTM UK COMPASS Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at UK Universities.

Available Subjects

The Creating Opportunities for Master's Programmes for Africa: Support and Scholarships (COMPASS) Fellowship is designed to strengthen public health capacity in Africa. It combines:

A two-year master's programme in either:

MSc Clinical Trials by Distance Learning, or

MSc Epidemiology by Distance Learning

A 6- to 12-month research or policy internship with a host institution in sub-Saharan Africa, in collaboration with LSHTM or other recognized partners

Fellows may apply for a full fellowship (training + internship) or a partial fellowship (either component only).

Benefits

100% tuition coverage for MSc by Distance Learning in Clinical Trials or Epidemiology

Paid internship in a sub-Saharan African institution engaged in research with LSHTM

Mentorship from academic or research professionals

Access to global public health research networks

Internship placements are hosted in institutions that:

Are located in sub-Saharan Africa

Are involved in ongoing collaborative research with LSHTM

Have staff capable of mentoring fellows on-site

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the LSHTM COMPASS Fellowship 2025–26, candidates must:

Be a national of a sub-Saharan African country

Be employed for at least 12 months by an organization based in sub-Saharan Africa

Work in public health research in areas such as:

HIV, TB, malaria

Neglected infectious diseases

Diarrhoeal or respiratory infections

Maternal and child health

Emerging/re-emerging infections

Antimicrobial resistance

Climate change and disease incidence

Co-infections and non-communicable disease comorbidities

Have employer support to pursue the fellowship, with commitment to retain the fellow for at least two years post-fellowship

Not be receiving other MSc funding, except from their employer

Meet LSHTM academic entry requirements for MSc by Distance Learning

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject

OR an appropriate professional/technical qualification with at least 3 years of relevant experience

Current MSc by DL students may apply if they:

Are in their first year and plan to complete the full MSc, or

Are in the final year and committed to completing their coursework

Who Should Apply

The COMPASS Fellowship encourages applications from:

Women researchers

Non-anglophone applicants (must meet English language requirements)

Researchers in low-capacity African institutions

Candidates with a post-training placement arranged, or those open to being matched to one

Application Procedure

Applicants must apply through the COMPASS Fellowship portal and submit:

Proof of nationality (passport, national ID)

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Cover letter

Letter of support from employer confirming commitment

Any documents demonstrating alignment with eligibility criteria

Please note: This application is separate from the MSc program application. You must also apply directly to LSHTM’s MSc in Clinical Trials or Epidemiology by Distance Learning programs if not already enrolled.

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025 (23:59 GMT)

Contact Information

For more details or inquiries:

Email: compass@lshtm.ac.uk

Conclusion Strengthen Your Public Health Career With Lshtm

The 2025–26 COMPASS Fellowship is a powerful opportunity for sub-Saharan African public health professionals to gain a world-class education and real-world policy experience. Through this fully funded MSc and internship programme, fellows can build expertise in epidemiology, clinical trials, and global health research, and contribute to addressing Africa’s most urgent health challenges.

Submit your application by 15 August 2025 and begin your journey as a future leader in public health.

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LSHTM UK COMPASS Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Overview

Description

Eligibility

Additional Information

Degree Level

Available Subjects

Benefits

Eligible Nationalities

Eligibility Criteria

Who Should Apply

Application Procedure

Contact Information

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