💼 Full-Time Position

PhD Student

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Africa Health Research Institute NPC
📍 durban, ethekwini metropolitan municipality, South-Africa
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Location
durban, South-Africa
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Studentship Overview

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) in partnership with University College London (UCL) offers a fully funded PhD studentship for the 2026–2027 academic cycle.

  • Full tuition fees
  • Living costs in Durban for two years
  • Living costs in London for up to one year
  • Two return economy flights between South Africa and the UK
  • UCL bench fees

Duration: 3 years, with most time at AHRI and designated periods of study at UCL.

Up to two studentships available across seven research projects.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be domiciled in South Africa at the time of application
  • Have completed or be close to completing a master’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Be able to take on a full-time PhD if successful
  • Obtain letters of recommendation from both a UCL and an AHRI supervisor
  • Obtain three referee letters from previous academic...