PhD Studentships in Disease Modelling: The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in collaboration with Imperial College London and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), invites applications for two PhD studentships focused on real-time infectious disease modelling as part of the NIHR-funded Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) on Health Analytics, Epidemic Modelling, and Health Economics. The PhD candidates will be immersed in an interdisciplinary research environment dedicated to addressing infectious disease challenges.
PhD Studentships in Real-Time Infectious Disease Modelling
Designation
PhD Studentship in Real-Time Infectious Disease Modelling
Research Area
- Health Analytics
- Epidemic Modelling
- Health Economics
Location
London, United Kingdom (affiliated with LSHTM and collaborating institutions)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain before the start of the PhD, a relevant Master’s Degree with good grades.
- A combination of relevant qualifications and experience demonstrating equivalent ability may also be considered.
- Applicants must meet the criteria for home fees as defined by LSHTM’s Fee Assessment Policy and UK Government regulations.
Job Description
Successful candidates will:
- Engage in rigorous research projects under the mentorship of a supervisory team from all three institutions.
- Participate in the academic life of LSHTM, contributing to a strong cohort of early-career researchers.
- Have access to a wide range of seminars, research groups, and potential Master’s level study modules.
- Network with professionals across academia and public health and participate in national and international conferences.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should submit their application through the LSHTM research degree portal.
- Include “PhD Studentships Health Analytics and Modelling HPRU” in the funding section.
- Identify specific projects of interest from the provided list and expand on how you would approach the research, including background motivation and proposed methodology (maximum 2 pages).
Detailed application guidelines can be found on LSHTM’s Research Degrees and Doctoral College pages.
Last Date to Apply
11th August 2025, 23:59 GMT
