Applications deadline 30th November, 23:59 (BST).
Funded by the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) and delivered in partnership with the British Council, the Early Career Fellowship scheme will enable three early career researchers from Thailand, Laos and/or Cambodia who have recently completed a research qualification (PhD or equivalent), to complete visiting placements within the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis (GIDA) and the Abdul Latif Jameel Institute for Disease and Emergency Analytics (Jameel institute). Placements will commence in the 2024/25 academic year.
MRC GIDA is an international centre of excellence for research and training in epidemiology, infectious disease modelling, pathogen genomics and health economics. The Jameel Institute focuses on containing health emergencies, strengthening health systems and building partnerships and capacity. Within these remits, the programme seeks to support fellows to collaborate internationally and gain access to new research environments, facilities, and expertise in order to enhance the quality of their research and support translation into economic and societal benefit. Research must be compliant with ODA research aims and have potential for outcomes that promote the sustainable socio-economic development of countries in the cohort.
The latest date for submission is 30th November, 23:59 (BST). However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may therefore close recruitment early if suitable candidates have been identified.
Opportunity
The Early Career Fellowship will support recent PhD (or equivalent) graduates, one from Thailand and one from Cambodia or Laos, to undertake a visiting research placement for 6 - 12 months based at Imperial’s School of Public Health's new White City Campus.
Fellows will have a supervisor within MRC GIDA or the Jameel Institute, as well as access to Imperial’s academic and professional support provided to all early career academics. Eligible supervisors can be identified on the MRC GIDA and Jameel Institute’s webpages.
Placements can be between 6 to 12 months in duration and must begin before 31st March 2025 at the latest, in agreement with the host department/institute. The latest date for applications is 30th November 2024. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may therefore close recruitment early if suitable candidates have been identified.
Please provide the name(s) of your proposed host supervisor(s) within MRC GIDA and the Jameel Institute whose research fits best with your area of interest. You do not need to contact proposed supervisors to submit an application.
The Fellowship will provide:
• A non-taxable stipend of £31K per annum
• £8,000 per 12 months (pro rata for shorter fellowships) for research-related expenses. This can contribute to consumables, small equipment, travel and subsistence within the UK, publication costs, or other expenses related directly to the research project.
• IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid Test of English)
• Return economy-class travel from home country to UK
• Visa, insurance and NHS surcharge costs
Eligibility
To be eligible for the ISPF Early Career Fellowship, you must:
• Be a permanent resident of Thailand, Laos or Cambodia.
• Be an early career researcher - recently completed a research or academic qualification (PhD or equivalent) and not be in an established academic post with a research-related role or function. *
• Meet the English language requirement of Imperial College London.
• The scheme is open to everyone meeting the eligibility criteria, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
More information: HERE!
Contact Information
For any queries regarding academic matters, the application process or other technical issues, please contact:
Susannah Fisher (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Scientific Manager for the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis (MRC GIDA), with the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology.
The International Relations Office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)