Category Archives: master’s

AFRICAN STARS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is designed to train the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine development, and biotechnology innovation.

ELIGIBILITY:

Advanced and Translational Training (ATT) Fellowship (4 months):

Advanced genomics for public health

Genomic diagnostic design

Vaccine & biomanufacturing

Young Professional Programme (YPP) Fellowship (12 months):

Research management

Innovation & entrepreneurship

Infectious diseases R&D for diagnostics

Innovations to enhance patient outcomes in Africa

Born in and/or living in Africa

35 years old or younger

Relevant degree (Bachelor’s minimum; MSc/PhD preferred)

Experience in genomics, diagnostics, biotech, or vaccine development

Leadership potential & commitment to Africa’s scientific growth

Fluent in English or French (both is an advantage)

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Apply for ATT Fellowship: Apply here

Apply for YPP Fellowship: Apply here

BENEFIT:

Fully funded training (travel, visa, accommodation)

Monthly stipend

Mentorship & career development

Placement in top research institutes, biotech hubs & industry partners

Join a powerful African STARS Alumni Network

APPLY

UNIVERSITY OF LUXEMBOURG ATOZ FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 15 July 2025 at 23.59.

LOCATION: Luxembourg

The ATOZ Foundation was set up under the aegis of the Fondation de Luxembourg to support educational projects, as it believes that education is the key to personal accomplishment, and that research and development are essential for personal and societal progress.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants are eligible for the scholarship programme if they are:  

Selected as a student on the Master in European and International Tax Law

Committed to undertaking full-time studies in the Master in European and International Tax Law 

Applicants are invited by the University of Luxembourg to include in their application to the Master in European and International Tax:

a cover letter expressing their interest in obtaining the scholarship, outlining their reasons for pursuing a career in taxation and their financial situation.

The deadline for applications is 15 July 2025 at 23.59.

Applications must be submitted to AtozScholarship@uni.lu

BENEFIT:

Yearly stipend of €9,000

A first instalment of €4,500

The second instalment of €4,500 is subject to the mid-term assessment of the scholarship holder by the Study Programme Director to assess whether they meet the criteria to receive the second instalment of the scholarship programme

APPLY