The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in partnership with Nagasaki University in Japan, is jointly offering the Global Health Scholarship Programme for postgraduate researchers.
The LSHTM/Nagasaki University Joint Global Health Scholarship provides full funding, including tuition fees and a generous living stipend of ¥200,000 per month, to support selected PhD candidates pursuing advanced research in global health.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK) | Japan
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward:
- Full Scholarship
- ¥200,000 Monthly Living Stipend
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: January 9, 2026
Scholarship Details
Nagasaki University is internationally recognised for its extensive research and expertise in infectious diseases and has maintained a long-standing collaborative relationship with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Both institutions share a common mission to improve global health outcomes through excellence in research, postgraduate education, advanced training, and consultancy in international public health and tropical medicine.
The Joint Global Health Scholarship is founded on the belief that complex global health challenges are best addressed through strong international collaboration. By working together while valuing institutional and cultural differences, LSHTM and Nagasaki University leverage a broad range of human and technical resources to develop innovative solutions to major global health issues.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the LSHTM/Nagasaki University Joint Global Health Scholarship, applicants must:
- Satisfy the normal entrance requirements for doctoral registration
- Possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the proposed course of study (recommended)
- A professional qualification in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary studies relevant to the programme
- An upper second-class honours degree from a UK or Japanese university, or an overseas equivalent, in a relevant field
- Demonstrate clear aptitude for academic and applied research
- Show the ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams, including collaboration with colleagues in Japan
- Meet the required English language proficiency standards
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the LSHTM/Nagasaki University Joint Global Health Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- A research grant of up to JPY 2,000,000 per year for the first two years (with a possible one-year extension), paid to the supervisory team by Nagasaki University to support PhD research costs
- A monthly living stipend of at least JPY 200,000 for the top two or three candidates, provided for the first two years with a potential one-year extension
- The same stipend rate regardless of whether the student is based in Nagasaki or London
Required Documents
Applicants must be prepared to submit the following documents:
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
- Valid Passport
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Detailed research proposal
- Personal statement
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
How to Apply
To apply for the LSHTM/Nagasaki University Joint Global Health Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates may apply using either an existing research project or their own proposed research idea.
Applicants choosing a project from the research list should:
- Carefully review the Joint PhD website, application guidance, and supporting documents
- Pay close attention to the fee and funding section of the programme details
- Select one or more topics from the approved research topics list
- Contact the lead supervisor(s) to discuss interest and suitability
- Prepare and submit the application along with all required supporting documents
Applicants proposing their own research idea must identify suitable supervisors at both LSHTM and Nagasaki University who are willing to supervise the PhD project if the application is successful.
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