Fully Funded PhD in African Health Economics & Diagnostics at LSE 2026

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is offering two fully funded PhD studentships under the Wellcome-funded African Health, Economics and Diagnostics (AHEaD) Project. The program combines rigorous academic training with policy-relevant research focused on health economics and diagnostics in African contexts, enrolled within the MPhil/PhD in Health Policy at LSE and integrated with the AHEaD project.

Full tuition coverage, potential additional income, travel funding for fieldwork, conference attendance support.

Essential requirements include a Master’s degree in economics, political economy, or a related field; strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with economic or policy-relevant datasets; and interest in diagnostics, health systems or public policy.

Follow the official steps via LSE's graduate admissions and the provided application routes (Steps to Apply; Formal Application).