Hours: Full time (with possibility of less than full time upon agreement with Programme Director and funder)
Contract: Fixed-term for 3 years

Fully-funded PhD Fellowships | Applications now open for 2026-27 intake

Are you a UK-registered health professional with a passion for global health? Do you want to tackle real-world health challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)? The University of Liverpool and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), with funding from Wellcome, are offering 4 fully-funded Clinical PhD Fellowships starting in September 2026 — and we want to hear from you.

Why apply?

This unique programme is your gateway to a career in global health research. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, midwife, vet, or allied health professional, this fellowship offers the opportunity to:

Conduct original research with impact in resource-poor settings
Spend significant time in-country at an LMIC partner institute
Receive world-class research training and academic supervision from leading institutions
Build a career dedicated to health equity and international collaboration

See what our current fellows are working on: Liverpool Clinical PhD Programme Fellows

Who we're looking for

We’re seeking applicants who are:

Clinically registered in the UK – with evidence of licence to practice at time of application
Academically excellent – with a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level or Masters level qualification at merit or above
Motivated by impact – with a clear passion for global health and improving outcomes in the Global South
Proactive – with clearly identified support from both a Liverpool-based supervisor (UoL or LSTM) and an in-country supervisor from an academically robust LMIC partner institute

You’ll need to submit:

A 500-word concept note outlining a feasible and impactful research project
A cover letter, CV, and letters of support from your Liverpool and LMIC supervisors

The proposed research topic can either be your own idea or one developed with your supervisors, but it must be relevant to local health needs in the Global South.

What’s included in the fellowship?

We offer a comprehensive package to support your research and professional development:

Salary & Tuition: Your current salary is fully covered, along with PhD tuition fees
Research Funding: £110,000 available for project costs and research activities
Travel Support: £2,500 to facilitate work-related travel and collaboration
Training Budget: £5,000 to support additional academic and skills training
Overseas Allowance: For 12+ months abroad, we offer a package covering rent, relocation, vaccinations, insurance and dependent support. For

Apply now

Deadline: 14^th November 2025
Find out more and apply: Liverpool Clinical PhD Programme (LCPP)
Questions? Contact Elly Wallis, Research Programme Coordinator: LCGHRadmin@liverpool.ac.uk

£39,355 to £73,992 (see JD for details)

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