PhD Programme in Global Health Research in Africa

Our goal is to implement a transformative global health research programme that nurtures a new generation of diverse researchers addressing existing and emerging health challenges in Africa, by working across professional and research disciplines, with equity as a core value. Our partnership between five UK universities (UKIs) and six leading African research organisations is well-placed to provide the facilities, skills, mentorship and networks they need to become future leaders in equitable global health research. Our consortium includes world leaders in our proposed research themes, including infectious diseases; maternal, child and adolescent health; non-communicable diseases; and mental health. The UKIs will support matched PhD students from our African partner organisations to create a blended south-north cohort, providing a networked community of Fellows with transcultural experience, and a diverse learning and research environment. Fellows will conduct their research at one of our African partner organisations. Each fellow will have two co-supervisors (one based in Africa), and will have access to online courses and educational activities at the UKIs, research support activities run by our partner organisations, and a mentorship programme. We will establish a Digital Global Health Academy to provide researcher development, and to foster an enabling and equitable research culture.