Application Deadline: 20 April 2025
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), through its Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa PGI) under the Centre for Laboratory Diagnostics and Systems, invites applications for its 2025 Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship. This fellowship offers 100 training opportunities to public health professionals working in national laboratories and affiliated institutions across African Union Member States.
About the Fellowship Program
This fellowship is part of Africa CDC’s strategic initiative to strengthen Africa’s bioinformatics and pathogen genomics workforce. It focuses on providing hands-on, short-term training to enable public health practitioners to:
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Analyze and interpret genomic data
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Strengthen pathogen surveillance systems
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Support data-informed public health decision-making
Through these intensive short courses, participants will gain practical bioinformatics skills that are increasingly vital in modern public health systems.
Who Should Apply?
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Public health professionals working in national public health institutions or reference laboratories in African Union Member States
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Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific field (e.g., molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical biosciences)
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Demonstrate interest and/or experience in bioinformatics and public health
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Be under the age of 35
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the application form via the following link:
https://ow.ly/v5WG50Vv7xA
By submitting this form, applicants consent to Africa CDC collecting and using their personal data for evaluation and communication purposes related to the fellowship.
Why Apply?
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Gain specialized bioinformatics training relevant to public health challenges in Africa
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Be part of a growing network of professionals equipped to transform health systems through data and science
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Contribute to Africa’s capacity for early detection, response, and control of infectious diseases
Contact for Inquiries
Email: africapgi@africacdc.org
This fellowship is co-funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership with the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM).