MLW has an established
reputation for providing excellent
early career development in a
number of strategic disciplines.
Training at MLW
The Training Committee
The training committee is charged by the Director to the support the high-quality training and professional development of individuals who are working with or who plan to work with the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust (MLW). This is to facilitate the MLW mission to train the next generation of scientists and leaders in research
Current training opportunities
01MLW-CoM joint internship calls
Open calls for applications is advertised within academic institutions for Pre-MSc and Pre-PhD internship support of £14,000 and £20,000 respectively is awarded to successful candidates.
03Travel Bursaries
To support current trainees at MLW and COM to travel to attend conferences to disseminate their research or undertake visits to external collaborators or trainings. Over the coming years five travel bursaries for up to £2,800 will be awarded. Applications can be submitted any time of the year and will be reviewed by the TC once every two months during their scheduled meetings.
05Joint Call for one-year Post-doctoral Research Associate Bridging Fellowships
To support post-doctoral candidates who are within 2 years after receiving their PhD degree award, and who aim to work in MLW or COM relevant research areas. Over the coming year we will award up to three, one-year fellowships. These will cover the stipend of the candidate plus £10,000 funding for eligible research costs or relevant personal development activities including short courses and travel. Applications are considered as part of dedicated calls and will be subject to panel review and interview and need to show how they will help the candidate bridge them towards developing a competitive full PDRA application that aligns with the MLW or COM research agenda.
02Small Grants
To support current trainees at MLW and COM to become competitive for their next training /fellowship applications. Over the coming year, the Training Committee (TC) will award up to 5 small grants of up to £5,000. Small grants can be used to help the trainees collate preliminary data for subsequent funding applications. Applications can be submitted any time of the year and will be reviewed by the TC once every two months during its scheduled meetings.
04 PhD top-up funding
To support current PhD candidates at MLW and COM (or upcoming candidates who have secured PhD funding) to help maximize their PhD experience and output. Over the coming years up to five scholarships for up to £20,000 per person will be awarded.
