Disability Science Intern 224 views

1. Internship title
Disability Science Intern

2. Accountability
The Interns will be accountable to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager.

3. Responsibility
The Intern is responsible for actively participating in research and mentorship activities to develop their skills, knowledge, and professional capacity in science and inclusive research.

4. Introduction
Established in 1947, the Medical Research Council in The Gambia has an international reputation for groundbreaking research into leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the tropics. Achievements include a large trial showing the efficacy of Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine in The Gambia and the subsequent near elimination of the disease, pioneering studies of the impact of insecticide treated bed nets as a preventive measure against malaria leading up to their worldwide use, studies demonstrating the impact of conjugate pneumococcal vaccines on pneumonia and child mortality and the demonstration of a dramatic reduction in the carriage of Hepatitis B in The Gambia due to the effects of vaccination.

To reflect changes in national and global health priorities and new international funding opportunities, a new research portfolio has been organized under three themes: Child Survival; Disease Control & Elimination, Vaccination. These themes have been selected to target health needs of developing countries, to reinforce sub-regional and international collaborations, and to address some of the major current priorities in the Millennium Global Health Goals.

This internship is part of a programme designed to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Applications are therefore invited from qualified candidates with disabilities. By “disability” we mean “a physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others” (Gambia’s Persons with Disabilities Act 2021).

5. Allowance
MRCG Internship Stipend

6. Purpose of the Internship
To provide aspiring professionals with practical experience, mentorship, and skill development opportunities in science, fostering their growth in science, research, and related fields.

7. Relationships

• The post holder will be a full-time Intern of the MRC.
• The post holder will report to the EDI Manager.

8. Length of Internship
6 Months.

9. Educational requirements

• Be a person with disability and possess any of the following;
• University Degree or College Certificate, or a minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels or 5 WASSSC credits with considerable operations and experience.
• Current student enrolled in a diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, or technical/vocational training program.
• Demonstrate interest in scientific research and innovation.
• Possess basic computer literacy

Academic and supporting documents should be sent to: mrcg-equality@lists.lshtm.ac.uk or delivered to MRCG Training Department

Please complete the application form below.

     Deadline: Friday, 24th July 2026 at 12:00PM

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Call 7460692 for more information.