OpenFieldLSTM Wellcome Trust International Doctoral Training Fellowship
Prestigious four-year doctoral studentship supporting breakthrough translational research into vector biology, pathogen genomics, and vaccine efficacy in tropical endemic zones.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class Honours and Master's degree in biological sciences or medicine
- English language proficiency
- 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated commitment to low-and-middle-income country (LMIC) health research
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition + £19,500/year tax-free stipend + £10,000/year research consumables for 4 years
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered via Wellcome Trust grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027 (Annual intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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