Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyBusiness, Health
Application Deadline10 July 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1094
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About This Scholarship

This prestigious fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge focuses on developing a comprehensive decision-making framework for vaccine policy evaluation within the UK’s immunisation programme. The three-year doctoral research opportunity is embedded within the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit in Vaccines and Immunisation, involving collaboration with leading UK public health institutions.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full PhD tuition fees
  • Stipend
  • Interdisciplinary training in infectious disease epidemiology, mathematical modelling, health economics, and public health decision-making
  • Access to research facilities and equipment
  • Presentation and communication skills development opportunities

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Hold or expect to obtain at least a UK 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent
  • 2 Have an academic background relevant to the project
  • 3 Demonstrate strong research potential
  • 4 Show interest in vaccine policy, epidemiology, modelling, or health economics
  • 5 Be willing to engage with interdisciplinary teams and public stakeholders

How to Apply

1
Contact Professor Caroline Trotter to discuss the project
2
Review the University of Cambridge postgraduate application guidance
3
Submit a formal application through the University of Cambridge system
4
Include reference number PP49859 in all correspondence and applications
📅 3 years

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