Sources of Funding for Students Registered at LSHTM
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MSc Summer Projects Funding - Trust Funds 2011-12
Helena Vrbova Scholarship
Dr Helena Vrbova died tragically in Papua New Guinea in 1982, at the age of 29, where she was involved in research in malaria. The scholarship will be used for students whose studies are directed towards malaria.
Who is eligible (criteria for being considered): Open to suitably qualified postgraduate research (PhD) or Masters (MSc) students whose research is directed towards malaria. Candidates will need to be full-time registered students at LSHTM.
*This scholarship is now closed for applications*
Dr Gordon Smith Travelling Scholarships
Who is eligible (criteria for being considered): Applicants must be registered for a MPhil, DrPH, PhD or exceptionally, an MSc course at the School. Applicants must be travelling to an institution in a developing country to undertake a research programme during the next academic session.
*This scholarship is now closed for applications*
A list of winners project titles from the past three years can be found here
Sources of Funding from Organisations Outside the School
Chadwick Scholarships
The Chadwick Trust was set up in 1895 under the provisions of the will of Sir Edwin Chadwick to promote research into public health engineering. The Trust's objective is to encourage students in the study of public health. The purpose of the awards is to enable students to visit a selected location and to investigate and report on a current problem in the field of public health. In March 2012 the Trustees will consider applications for Chadwick awards as follows: Chadwick Travelling Fellowships with a value of up to £5,000 for MPhil / PhD students or up to £2,500 for Masters students. Application for the Fellowship is open to any current postgraduate student of UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Further information: Chadwick Trust or from www.ucl.ac.uk/ras/acs/chadwick-trust.
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)
The HEFCE has decided to withdraw its funding for the Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS), therefore the School will no longer be able to offer this award until further notice.
Wingate Scholarships
The scholarships are designed to help with costs of a specific project which may last up to 3 years. The average total of award us about £6,500 and the maximum in any one year is £10,000. Further details are available at their website: The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation.
For Registered PhD Students
University of London Central Research Fund
"Since its inception in 1937 the Central Research Fund has given substantial aid to many members of this University working on research projects. The Committee defines research as a major piece of work leading to the advancement of knowledge by original enquiry, which is normally followed by publication. Grants may be awarded for, or as a contribution towards, expenses incurred in undertaking a specific project of research, e.g. for a special piece of equipment, for a journey, for the cost of xeroxing or microfilming source material, or for additional costs of maintenance away where these exceed costs of maintenance at home."
For further information on the fund and on how to apply, please visit the University of London website.
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Trust
Postgraduate PhD students, whether from overseas or from the UK, may be awarded a grant to help meet tuition costs, but only in respect of the last year of their course. Grant cheques will not be paid to the applicant but to the University.
Application forms and further information is available from The Ferguson Trust website.
