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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

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ABER SANCTUARY SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Monday, 31 March 2025, by 2359 GMT.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Aberystwyth Sanctuary Scholarship is open to those who do not have access to student finance. The deadline to submit your application form, evidence, and supporting documents is Monday, 31 March 2025, by 2359 GMT. Interviews will take place in May 2025 in person (or virtually if the applicants prefer).

ELIGIBILITY:

The Aberystwyth Sanctuary Scholarship is open to those who do not have access to student finance and hold one of the following immigration status in the UK:

You are an asylum seeker; or

You have been granted discretionary or Humanitarian Protection leave to enter or remain (with forced migration background); or

You are the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker/discretionary/Humanitarian Protection leave to enter or remain (with forced migration background).

AND

You have received a conditional or unconditional offer from Aberystwyth University to study a full-time undergraduate degree or International Foundation Certificate or postgraduate taught masters course.

You can provide a reference in support of your application from an organisation such as a school, college, community or voluntary group.

You have submitted an application to Aberystwyth University’s Sanctuary Scholarship by the deadline.

The scholarship is not available for our Veterinary Science courses nor for Postgraduate Research study.

BENEFIT:

Each scholarship:
Covers the full cost of the tuition fees for a maximum of the normal duration of the undergraduate/postgraduate taught programme for which the applicant has been admitted, until such time as they are awarded a status that entitles them to access student finance.

Covers the full cost of an International Foundation Certificate (if required) for the normal duration of the course.

Provides £8,000 per year towards living cost expenses.

Provides a free place (single room in a shared, self –catering apartment) in one of our Halls of Residence for scholarship students who wish to stay in University accommodation. Family accommodation is not available.

Provides English language support (if required) in the form of a 12 or 6-week Pre-sessional Course with free accommodation and an allowance towards living costs, for scholarship students who do not require an International Foundation Certificate.

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