How to apply
Application to the Programme for entry in 2019 is now CLOSED. Applicants selected for interview in the current round will be contacted in early February 2019. Details about the next round of applications will be posted here in autumn 2019.
General entry requirements
Please note
This is a basic science programme and applicants who are carrying out medical or veterinary training, or who intend to return to clinical practice after completing their PhD, are not eligible to apply.
All students must meet our entry requirements.
We are looking for candidates who have (or who expected to be awarded), at least a good 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in a relevant subject.
Typically candidates will already have a good understanding of the field they propose to study, and at least some hands-on research experience.
Six students recruited per year
We will recruit up to six students in total to start their studies in October 2019.
The Wellcome Trust will fully fund sfive tudents from the UK/EU.
All students will receive a generous starting stipend of £19,919 per annum, and travel and research funds for all four years of the Programme.
Overseas scholarship
In addition, the University of Edinburgh has made available an overseas fees scholarship for one exceptional student from a disease endemic/developing country to participate in the Programme.
Download list of countries currently eligible for overseas fees scholarship.
Details of International student entry requirements - please follow links to postgraduate entry requirements
English language proficiency
All non-UK candidates whose first language is not English must provide a certificate of proficiency in the English Language before they are able to matriculate at the University of Edinburgh.
Please note that it is only necessary to provide evidence of English language proficiency when you are offered a place on the Programme in order to meet University of Edinburgh matriculation requirements - it is not required at the time of application.
Apply to the programme
All applicants are invited to apply to the Hosts, Pathogens and Global Health programme via the online application form and email submission of supporting documents.
Applicants should submit supporting documents as a single file in pdf format.
Students applying to start in October 2019
Closing date for all applications is Tuesday 15 January 2019.
Applications submitted late or in the wrong format cannot be accepted.
Online application form
Application form
Supporting documents required
Standard Curriculum vitae
Academic transcripts of first degree courses (and second degree if applicable) - all transcripts should be provided in English, or with official translation if necessary
Copies of degree certificates with final classification - an official translation should be provided if necessary
Submission of supporting documents
Please submit your supporting documents by email to wt-hpgh@ed.ac.uk.
References
All applicants should give the names of two academic referees on their application form. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact each of their referees and ask them to complete and submit the referee form.
The referee forms should be returned in pdf format directly by the referees by email to wt-hpgh@ed.ac.uk by Tuesday 15 January 2019.
Download referee form below.
If you have any questions please email Hilary Snaith (wt-hpgh@ed.ac.uk).
Arrangements for candidate interviews
Successful candidates who are selected for interview will be informed two weeks before the interview date.
All candidates from within the UK and Europe are expected to travel to Edinburgh for interview if possible; reasonable travel expenses will be covered by the University of Edinburgh.
Candidates from further afield will be interviewed by Skype.
Follow these links for more information
Information about postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh