Applications are invited for MSc studentships for the MSc Medical Parasitology & Entomology (MPE) to start in the academic year 2026-27. This scholarship has been generously funded by the Royal Entomology Society in order to support recruitment of 2 full time London-based intensive Masters students in 2026-27.
Founded in 1833, the Royal Entomological Society is devoted to the study of insects and is committed to support and advance the study and practice of insect science and inspire the next generation of entomologists.
Funding
The studentship will provide:
- A partial tuition fees bursary of GBP 5,000.00 towards the LSHTM Home fee rate.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants intending to study London-based intensive MSc Medical Parasitology & Entomology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in 2026-27.
Applicants must meet minimum LSHTM entry requirements. Please see the specific MSc programme information for further details.
These studentships are only open to applicants assessed as ‘Home’ fee status. For further information about Fee Status Assessments please see the School’s Fee Assessment Policy.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- have a strong rationale on why they would like to study the MSc programme
- be able to explain how the MSc would enable them to pursue their anticipated career path
- confirm in writing that they would not otherwise be able to pay for the proposed programme of study
- confirm upon acceptance that they agree to comply with the academic expectations of the bursary, these are:
- take the following entomology-focused modules in Terms 2 and 3: 3141 (Vector Sampling, Identification and Incrimination), 3166 (Vector Biology and Vector-Parasite Interactions) and 3176 (integrated Vector Management).
- undertake an entomology-focused summer project.
- report to the RES as required.
- complete the RES bursary impact questionnaires and requests.
How to apply
To be considered for the funding, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and submit an application for 2026-27 for MSc Medical Parasitology & Entomology, as per instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the relevant programme of study page.
Deadline for application
- The application deadline is 16:00 (BST) on Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Important information:
- Applicants are advised to submit their application to study early to allow time for their GBP 50.00 LSHTM admissions application fee payment to be processed. Until the payment is processed applicants will be unable to submit an application for study.
- We recommend that applicants for this funding complete and submit their application for study at least 2-3 days prior to the scholarships deadline to ensure that there are no Admissions or payment processing delays which could impact on meeting the scholarship deadline.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for this funding.
- The application to study must be submitted by the scholarship deadline as stated in this scholarships advert. Applicants should ensure that all necessary supplementary documents are submitted via LSHTM’s Admissions Portal by the scholarship deadline.
- Applicants whose application for study is successful will be asked to pay a deposit within 28 days of the offer of admission being sent. Applicants applying for scholarships at LSHTM can email the Admissions team to advise that they are awaiting the scholarship outcome (applicants must provide the Admissions team with both the name of the scholarship and the expected decision date in this email). This must be repeated for every application for which the applicant has applied. The Admissions team will then extend the deposit deadline to match the decision deadline of the scholarship funding.
- Applicants who encounter any technical difficulties whilst using the Admissions application portal should contact LSHTM’s IT Services team, providing their full name; the scholarship that is being applied for; and the technical issue that has been encountered. Please also attach a screen shot where possible: [email protected].
- For any queries about the application process, scholarship requirements or application deadline, please contact: [email protected].
- By applying for this funding applicants agree to its Terms & Conditions.
- Please note that all applications will only be reviewed and processed after the deadline. All applications that are submitted before the deadline will be considered equally, regardless of submission date.
- Decisions will be reached, and the successful applicant notified, in week commencing 1 June 2026.