Call for application: vLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in partnership with the University of Nigeria Nnsuka is calling for application for its research assistantship program. Qualified and interested candidates should apply.
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The London School of Hygiene UNN Scholarships offers full fees of study and monthly expenses ,mentorship, co-authorship, and international professional networking.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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London School of Hygiene UNN Scholarships Abstract
- Scholarship Host: London School of Hygiene x University of Nigeria, Nnsuka
- Location: Nigeria
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Living Stipends
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Research Expenses
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: July 15, 2026
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University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship Details
Applications are invited from qualified PhD and MSc students for Research Assistantship positions at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Project Title: Not Enough and Too Many: Professional Personhood among Africa’s Paradoxically Surplus Health Workers
The research team invites applications from highly motivated postgraduate students for two Research Assistantship positions. The successful candidate will support an ongoing international research project examining the paradox of health workforce shortages in government hospitals amid an ironic ‘surplus’.
The project is deploying a mixed-methods approach to explore the socio-cultural and political-economic dimensions of this paradox in Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia.
London School of Hygiene UNN Scholarships Benefits
The London School of Hygiene UNN Scholarships offers the following benefits;
- Monthly stipend
- Professional mentorship
- Opportunity to travel to other host locations
- Mentorship from top professors and academia
- Exposure to qualitative and mixed-method research methods.
- Opportunity for co-authorship of publications, conference presentations, and professional development.
Available Programmes for University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship offfers two positions inccluding:
- Research Assistant (doctoral student) – one position
- Research Assistant (master’s student) – one position.
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
PhD
- be a prospective student or be currently enrolled in Medical Anthropology, Sociology, Demography, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Development Systems, or a related discipline,
- Demonstrate interests in health systems, health workforce research, labour studies, sociology of professions, or related disciplines.
- Have experience in qualitative research methods.
- Have experience with Vivo, Atlas.ti, SPSS, Stata or other analytical software.
- Masters
- be a prospective student or be currently enrolled in Medical Anthropology, Sociology, Demography, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Development Systems, or a related discipline,
- be interested in health systems and workforce research.
- Demonstrate research skills and the willingness to learn
- Show good communication and organizational skills.
- Have experience in research data collection and analysis
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship 2026 Required Documents
While applying for the LSHTM University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your suitability for the position.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Evidence of current enrolment in a PhD or MSc programme
- A sample of academic writing (e.g., publication, dissertation chapter, term paper, or research report).
- Applications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to [email protected], and copy [email protected]
- Use one of the following subject lines as the title of your email: Application for Research Assistant Position – PhD Student OR Application for Research Assistant Position – MSc Student
Note: Prospective PhD or MSc applicants for the 2026/2027 academic session with an impressive and relevant skill set may also be considered.
How To Apply for London School of Hygiene UNN Scholarships 2026
To apply for the London School of Hygiene UNN Scholarships 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Prepare the required documents
- Send application materials electronically as a single PDF to [email protected] or [email protected]
- Use “Application for Research Assistant Position – PhD Student”, or “Application for Research Assistant Position – MSc Student” as the subject of the email of your application.
- Accept acceptance notification.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: July 15th, 2026
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