CREATIVE Fellowship 2026: Clinical ResEArch Training fellowship with Industry involVEment
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) / Global Health EDCTP3 (EU-Funded)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
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While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The CREATIVE Fellowship is a 30-month fully funded international programme that combines a distance learning Master’s degree from LSHTM with practical clinical research placements at leading African health research institutions and industry exposure. Designed for early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa, it strengthens clinical research capacity while providing academic advancement, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition for MSc programme at LSHTM
- Stipend (amount not specified)
- Placement at leading African research institutions
- Structured mentorship from experienced professionals
- Competitive industry internship opportunity
- Access to global health networks
Who Can Apply
- 1 Be a national of Ethiopia, Ghana, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
- 2 Apply for a fellowship hosted in country of nationality
- 3 Hold a first- or second-class honours degree in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Epidemiology, Statistics, Medicine or related disciplines
- 4 Have at least one year of experience in health research
- 5 Meet Band B English language requirements (test results may be submitted later if not available at application)
- 6 Be available to begin the fellowship full-time in October 2026
- 7 Provide two reference letters, including one from a current employer