LSHTM and NU Joint Global Health Scholarship 2026 in UK | Fully Funded

LSHTM and NU Joint Global Health Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious opportunity offered jointly by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Nagasaki University for students aiming to study global health at an international level. This scholarship supports talented candidates by covering tuition fees and providing a monthly living stipend, enabling scholars to focus fully on their academic and research goals.

Through this joint initiative, both institutions strengthen their long-standing collaboration in global health, public health, and infectious disease research. The program reflects a shared commitment to advancing knowledge, building global capacity, and addressing major health challenges through international cooperation, postgraduate education, and research excellence.

Benefits

• For all students offered a place, the student’s supervisory team will receive a Research Grant of up to JPY 2,000,000 per year (for the first two years and with a potential one-year extension) provided by Nagasaki University to support the research costs for the PhD project.
• Additionally, the top two or three scoring students in the selection process, will be offered financial support towards their living costs.
• This funding is provided by Nagasaki University and will be similar to previous years (at least JPY 200,000 per month per student for the first two years and with a potential one-year extension).
• Of note, the stipend is the same whether the student is based in Nagasaki or in London.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the London School of Hygiene/Nagasaki University Joint Global Health Scholarship, you must:

• Normally satisfy the entrance requirements. The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration is at least one of the following:
  • A master’s degree in a subject appropriate to the course of study to be followed (recommended)
  • A qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies
  • An upper second-class honours degree from a UK or Japanese university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject.
• Have evidence of an aptitude for research.
• Have evidence of the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams, including colleagues from Japan, and teams from a broad range of disciplines.
•  Meet the English Language requirements.

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form
• CV/Resume
• Passport
• Evidence of English language ability
• Relevant Professional Qualifications
• Research proposal
• Personal Statement
• Academic transcripts
• Degree Certificates

How to Apply?

• Carefully review the programme details, eligibility criteria, and required documents before starting your application to ensure you meet all conditions.
• Decide whether you want to apply using a listed research project or submit your own research proposal aligned with global health priorities.
• If selecting a listed project, contact the lead supervisor to discuss your interest and confirm academic fit before applying.
• If proposing your own research idea, identify suitable supervisors at both institutions and secure their agreement to support your project.
• Prepare all required documents, including your research proposal, academic transcripts, CV, and personal statement, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Complete the online application form with your personal, academic, and research information as requested.
• Review your application carefully to avoid errors or missing information before final submission.
• Submit your application before the deadline and wait for further communication regarding shortlisting and interview invitations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The LSHTM and NU Joint Global Health Scholarship 2026 funds PhD research through a joint programme between two leading institutions. It offers tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, joint supervision, and international research exposure for scholars focused on global health and public health research.