Call for The Clinical Research Training Fellowship Program 2026 is open now !!
The Clinical Research Training fellowship with Industry involvement (CREATIVE fellowship) by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is a multi-country, collaborative international clinical research capacity strengthening scheme in Sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the European Union through Global Health EDCTP3. The program will provide a comprehensive blend of academic training, hands-on clinical research experience, and industry exposure. This 30-month fully funded program offers a transformative career pathway for early-to-mid-career health professionals.
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The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a world-leading, postgraduate-only public research university located in Bloomsbury, London. Founded in 1899, it has grown into one of the most prestigious institutions globally for public health, infectious diseases, and epidemiological research. It operates heavily on a global partnership model. It has specialized, permanent research units embedded directly within Sub-Saharan Africa (such as its major sites in Uganda and The Gambia). It trains around 4,000 postgraduate students annually across more than 150 countries. Its distance learning wing allows medical and research professionals worldwide to access rigorous training in Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, and Global Health Policy without having to uproot their local clinical practices.
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The Fellowship uniquely bridges the gap between high-level academic theory, rigorous field-level clinical research, and commercial pharmaceutical or medical industry exposure. Up to twelve fellowships are available for the 2026 cohort, distributing two fellows to each of the six prominent African health research institutions involved: Haramaya University in Ethiopia, Kintampo Health Research Centre in Ghana, the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit in The Gambia, the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit in Uganda, Zambart in Zambia, and the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) in Zimbabwe.
The selection process is highly competitive, focusing on academic merit, the depth of previous professional research, and long-term career vision. Applicants must provide a comprehensive personal statement detailing their motivation, their preference between the Clinical Trials or Epidemiology tracks, and a clear outline of how they intend to deploy this specialized training to advance health outcomes in their home countries post-graduation. The application portal closes on May 29,2026 with virtual interviews scheduled for July 2026 ahead of the official program launch in October 2026.
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African CountriesBenefits
- Work placement at one of six internationally recognized African health research institutions for the three-year duration of the fellowship.
- Fellows will be based at these institutions throughout the fellowship, where they will actively engage in meaningful clinical research
- Academic training through enrolment in the Distance Learning (DL) MSc Clinical Trials or MSc Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, to be completed within the three-year fellowship period. Nine Fellows will pursue the MSc in Clinical Trials, while three will undertake the MSc in Epidemiology)
- Industry exposure with the opportunity to apply for a competitive industry internship.
- Structured mentorship from experts to support MSc completion, career development, building networks and preparing for post-Fellowship career opportunities.
Eligibilities
To apply for this fellowship, applicants must:
- Be a national of Ethiopia, Ghana, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe. (Applicants may only apply for a fellowship based in their country of nationality.)
- Hold either a first- or second-class honours degree, from a recognized university in a discipline relevant to the programme (e.g. natural or life sciences, epidemiology, statistics, medicine, or a similar area).
- Have a minimum of one year experience working within health research in an organization responsible for conducting health research (including non-government, governmental, academic, or industry organizations).
- Be able to meet the Band B English language requirements. Please check their English language requirements for details. (It is possible to apply without English language test results however the results of a test may be listed as a condition of an offer of the scholarship.)
- Be available to commence the fellowship full time at the start of October 2026, based at the relevant host research institution in their home country.
- Provide two letters of reference, including one from your current employer, confirming your suitability for this fellowship.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form from the official link and upload the following documents :
- Your Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts for all completed degrees
- Academic certificates for all completed degrees
- Two letters of referenc
- Proof of nationality
In addition, please submit a personal statement addressing the following points:
- Why you wish to apply for the fellowship
- How your work academic background and professional experience to date make you suitable for the fellowship
- What you hope to achieve during the fellowship
- Your career plans upon completion of the fellowship
- Your preferred MSc programme (Clinical Trials or Epidemiology or no preference. Please note your preference will have no influence on your chance of success, but you may not get your first choice if one option is oversubscribed)
- Please include specific details of your proposed study plans and what you intend to do after completing the fellowship
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
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