LSTM is now inviting applications to the highly competitiveThomas Mark Scholarship, established to support a student undertaking the MSc in Tropical Paediatrics, one of LSTM’s flagship education programmes.
Students will address both curative and preventive strategies relating to common disorders of children from both a clinical and community perspective. Emphasis is given to the development of research skills applicable to a wide range of child health-related problems in clinical and epidemiological settings. Students will complete a short project, which can include a two month period of applied research in an overseas location. An optional period of study in Liverpool may be chosen as an alternative to an overseas project.
Applications are open to eligible medical doctors (MBBS or equivalent) from developing countries, who have at least two years clinical working experience specialising in the field of Paediatrics and applying for the MSc Tropical Paediatrics at LSTM. Applicants are required to demonstrate a strong interest in research, demonstrated by published papers and conference presentations. LSTM’s MSc in Tropical Paediatrics produces graduates who are experienced, committed, informed, proactive and capable of taking substantial and leading professional roles.
The programme is based in Liverpool (UK) and will be one year full-time commencing September 2014. The scholarship has an approx value of £30,000 and covers tuition fees (including research project), flights, accommodation and a living allowance. Expenses apply to the student only and not any spouse or dependents.
Programme Director, Dr Ralf Weigal said: “Support of this kind, in the form of endowments to provide scholarships, is vital to attract the best international students. The MSc in Tropical Paediatrics attracts students from all over the world and is contributing to improve child health.”
Applications must be received by 30 April 2014.