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2026-27 LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE GSK SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE HEALTH LEADERS

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Application Deadline: 16:00 (BST) on Wednesday, 04 March 2026.

LOCATION: England

Three scholarships are offered to support the training and development of the next generation of leaders in global health and strengthen the capacity of health systems and health-related research in Africa.

These highly competitive scholarships are available to applicants intending to study on a one-year, full-time, London-based (face-to-face) MSc programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:

Be nationals of, and residents in, countries in sub-Saharan Africa; and

Intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa on completion of their MSc year at LSHTM; and

Confirm that you would not be able to pay for the proposed program of study without access to this fund by applying through the online scholarship portal; and

Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements by Monday 15 June 2026 Failure to do so may result in any scholarship offer being withdrawn and offered to a reserve candidate instead.

Hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level, and

Hold an offer of admission for 2026-27 for one of LSHTM’s London-based intensive MSc programmes of study

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate (in their application documentation) the potential to make significant contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.

The application process has two steps. To be considered for the funding, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and complete both steps outlined below by the scholarship deadline of 16:00 (BST) on Wednesday, 04 March 2026.

Submit an application for 2026-27 for a London-based MSc programme of study, as per instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the relevant programme of study page.

BENEFIT:

Award details: Three scholarships are available for the 2026-27 academic year. Each scholarship will cover:

Tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees, and

A tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 22,000.00.

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STANFORD UNIVERSITY 2026-27 JAPAN PROGRAM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, December 1, 2025.

LOCATION: USA

The Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship cyle. All applications are due December 1, 2025. The Japan Program is excited to offer a postdoctoral fellowship position to junior scholars for research and writing on contemporary Japan. The fellowship supports research in a broad range of disciplines including political science, economics, sociology, law, policy studies, and international relations.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be recent PhDs and cannot be more than three years past the awarding of their doctoral degree when the fellowship starts.

Must have dissertation submission and approval for conferral by June 30, 2026.

Certification of degree completion and conferral must be submitted no later than August 31, 2026.

Upload the following materials to the online form, in PDF format:

Curriculum vitae

Certification of degree completion and conferral (if applicable)

A short research statement (not to exceed five typed pages, double-spaced) that describes the research to be undertaken, including the topic, methodology, contribution to the field(s), as well as the proposed publishable product.

Email THREE (3) letters of recommendation (in PDF format) to aparcjpfellowship@stanford.edu. We will accept official letters of recommendation from the applicant, a dossier service, or directly from references.

For questions about the Japan Program fellowship and the fellowship application process, please contact Fellowship Coordinator Kristen Lee at aparcjpfellowship@stanford.edu.

For information about being a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford, such as housing, cost of living, and other resources, please visit the website of Stanford’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

For questions and information related to international scholars, please visit the website of Stanford’s Bechtel International Center.

BENEFIT:

The postdoctoral fellowship is a 10-month appointment starting October 1 with a salary commensurate with Stanford policy, based on the annual rate of $80,000 (to be prorated based on the 10-month appointment), plus up to $3,000 for research expenses.

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