Collaborate with a world-leading faculty
The Faculty of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) at the °®ÍþÄÌapp of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) welcomes expressions of interest from outstanding mid-career researchers applying for external fellowships. EPH offers an intellectually vibrant and collaborative environment, internationally recognized for excellence in population health research, epidemiological methods, and global health impact.
A supportive and interdisciplinary environment
Prospective fellows will find an exceptional level of academic support and mentorship within EPH. The faculty spans a wide range of disciplines, including infectious disease epidemiology, non-communicable diseases, statistical methods, environmental health, and public health policy. Our researchers work across diverse geographic contexts and collaborate extensively with partners in academia, government, NGOs, and international agencies.
Tailored support for fellowship applicants
We are committed to supporting strong applicants throughout the fellowship application process. Successful candidates will receive guidance on developing their proposals, as well as integration into relevant research groups and mentorship from experienced faculty members. We particularly welcome interest from applicants applying to prestigious schemes such as:
- Wellcome Career Development Awards
- MRC Career Development Awards
- NIHR Advanced Fellowships
- Royal Society Fellowships
- Internationally equivalent schemes
How to express your interest
If you are planning to apply for an external fellowship and are interested in joining the Faculty of Epidemiology and Public Health at LSHTM, please contact us in advance of your application. We encourage you to explore potential synergies with our existing research and identify faculty members whose work aligns with your interests.
To discuss opportunities or submit an expression of interest, please email the following to eph_office@lshtm.ac.uk:
- A brief cover letter, including:
- your motivation for career development at LSHTM;
- funding schemes of the competitive fellowships or personal awards that you plan to apply for (including the intended submission dates); and
- the name of your sponsor within EPH.
- CV, including a list of grants to which you have contributed and your role in winning and implementing these, and your list of publications (highlighting your five most significant publications with an explanation of your role and the importance of the work).
- Research proposal outline (recommended to be approximately three pages in total, including around one page on your previous research and around two pages on future plans).
- Requested salary for fellowship. Please note that we might ask for supporting evidence.
These will be reviewed by the Faculty Management Group. We aim to respond and make a recommendation within three weeks. If successful, you will be able to progress through the standard pre-award process at LSHTM.
We encourage you to send your expression of interest some months ahead of the first intended funding deadline, to enable the best advice and engagement.