KEMRI – Wellcome Trust call for Applications: PGD studentship
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust calls for applications for the PGD studentship. This unique learning programme is designed to equip recent graduates with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the philosophy and practice of research. Interns are based at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) campuses in Kilifi and Nairobi and are registered with Pwani University (PU) in Kilifi.
The diploma programme comprises several examinable taught modules, a research project, and self-directed learning through participation in scientific activities such as seminars and journal clubs. Each student is paired with a researcher for mentorship and supervision, selected based on a submitted plan for structured training in a specific research area. These three components run concurrently, enabling interns to complete the programme within 10 months and graduate shortly thereafter.
Eligibility:
- Applications are invited from individuals who completed their undergraduate training within the past two years or will have graduated by the start of the program.
Funding details:
This is a 10-month studentship based at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme. KWTRP and the Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders (IDeAL) will provide the selected candidate with a monthly stipend, medical insurance, and financial support to cover tuition, academic-related fees, and research expenses.
Read here for more information on the projects available for this training.
Application deadline, 20th of July of 2025.
