Liverpool Clinical PhD Programme for Health Priorities in the Global South

University of Liverpool

Qualification Type: PhD

Location: Liverpool, Remote/On-site

Funding for: UK Students

Funding amount: £39,355 to £73,992 (see JD for details)

Hours: Full Time

Placed On: 10th September 2025

Closes: 14th November 2025

Hours: Full time (with possibility of less than full time upon agreement with Programme Director and funder)

Contract: Fixed-term for 3 years

Fully-funded PhD Fellowships | Applications now open for 2026-27 intake

Are you a UK-registered health professional with a passion for global health? Do you want to tackle real-world health challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)? The University of Liverpool and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), with funding from Wellcome, are offering 4 fully-funded Clinical PhD Fellowships starting in September 2026 — and we want to hear from you.

Why apply?

This unique programme is your gateway to a career in global health research. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, midwife, vet, or allied health professional, this fellowship offers the opportunity to:

• Conduct original research with impact in resource-poor settings
• Spend significant time in-country at an LMIC partner institute
• Receive world-class research training and academic supervision from leading institutions
• Build a career dedicated to health equity and international collaboration

See what our current fellows are working on: Liverpool Clinical PhD Programme Fellows

Who we're looking for

We’re seeking applicants who are:

• Clinically registered in the UK – with evidence of licence to practice at time of application
• Academically excellent – with a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level or Masters level qualification at merit or above
• Motivated by impact – with a clear passion for global health and improving outcomes in the Global South
• Proactive – with clearly identified support from both a Liverpool-based supervisor (UoL or LSTM) and an in-country supervisor from an academically robust LMIC partner institute

You’ll need to submit:

• A 500-word concept note outlining a feasible and impactful research project
• A cover letter, CV, and letters of support from your Liverpool and LMIC supervisors

The proposed research topic can either be your own idea or one developed with your supervisors, but it must be relevant to local health needs in the Global South.

What’s included in the fellowship?

We offer a comprehensive package to support your research and professional development:

• Salary & Tuition: Your current salary is fully covered, along with PhD tuition fees
• Research Funding: £110,000 available for project costs and research activities
• Travel Support: £2,500 to facilitate work-related travel and collaboration
• Training Budget: £5,000 to support additional academic and skills training
• Overseas Allowance: For 12+ months abroad, we offer a package covering rent, relocation, vaccinations, insurance and dependent support. For

Apply now

Deadline: 14th November 2025

Find out more and apply: Liverpool Clinical PhD Programme (LCPP)

Questions? Contact Elly Wallis, Research Programme Coordinator: LCGHRadmin@liverpool.ac.uk