Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
LOCATION: African Union
The proposed biomanufacturing fellowship programme is designed to provide employees of biomanufacturing companies with necessary advanced competences as described by the developed Vaccine R&D and Vaccine Manufacturing Competency Frameworks – Africa CDC. Furthermore, the programme will equip participants with knowledge and skills in leadership, mentorship, management, resource enterprise planning, and entrepreneur-ship. Participants will gain a 2-year valuable theoretical and handson biomanufacturing and R&D industry experience, including a strong focus in one area of specialization of their choice. The fellows are not expected to leave their job, but they are expected to travel for some short courses/trainings.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship programme is targeted at employees of active biomanufacturing companies who hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in the following or related fields:
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Citizens of an African Union Member States
Citizens of an African Union Member States that has an active vaccine manufacturing company.
Must possess a valid passport
Applicants should be willing to allocate the time required to complete both the virtual and in-person meetings/trainings.
Applicants should also be able to get leave of absence from their employers.
Must submit a support letter from their employers
The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship programme will be undertaken between July 2025 and June 2027.
BENEFIT:
Africa CDC will provide the funding which includes:
DSA to support daily expenses when on travels for training
Return flight tickets to training locations
Travel and health insurance
Laptop and internet allowance
Visa fees
Post fellowship allowance
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