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CALL FOR APPLICATION: AFRICAN STARS (YPP AND ATT) FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

LOCATION: South Africa

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and Center for Africa’s Resilience to Epidemics (CARE) at the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) in Senegal are pleased to announce the next call for applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme. This prestigious initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, aims to develop the next generation of African leaders in genomics and diagnostics.

ELIGIBILITY:

Fellowship Tracks

Advanced and Translational Training (ATT) Fellowship – 4 months

Intensive training in advanced genomics for public health, genomic diagnostic design, and/or vaccine manufacturing.

Designed for early-career scientists and professionals seeking specialized technical training.

Includes leadership development in grants and financial management, team management, and strategic leadership.

Young Professional Programme (YPP) Fellowship – 12 months

Focus on biotechnology innovation and entrepreneurship, including placements at commercial companies, industry, or at innovation hubs.

Training in critical thinking, problem-solving, writing, grantsmanship, effective communication, and project management.

Designed for young scientists and entrepreneurs aiming to bridge the gap between research and industry.

Born in and/or living in Africa

35 years old or younger

Relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum Master’s degree, PhD advantageous)

ATT Track: Minimum 3 years of research, innovation, or industry experience

YPP Track: Minimum 5 years experience in research management, innovation, or commercialization; prior experience in biotech startups, innovation hubs, or translational research advantageous

Demonstrated excellence in genomics, diagnostics, biotechnology, or vaccine development

Strong leadership potential and commitment to advancing scientific capacity in Africa

Willingness to remain in Africa to contribute to local scientific, business, and public health initiatives

Fluency in English or French (proficiency in both is an advantage)

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Completed application form:

ATT Track: Apply here

YPP Track: Apply here

Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Download template

At least one letter of recommendation from academic or professional referees

BENEFIT:

Fellowship Benefits:

Fully funded training, including travel, visa support, and accommodation

Monthly stipend to cover living expenses

Mentorship and career development support

Placement opportunities at leading research institutes, biotechnology hubs, and industry partners

Access to an extensive African STARS Alumni Network for continued collaboration and professional growth

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SIXTH CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR STEG LARGER RESEARCH GRANTS

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Application Deadline: 02 February 2026, 23:59 BST

LOCATION: United Kingdom

STEG invites applications to the sixth call for proposals for Larger Research Grants (LRGs). The program can fund research assistance, data collection and/or purchase, and teaching buyouts, or relevant remuneration practices, for the principal investigator and co-investigators from partner institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Country and Policy Relevance: Please note that an important criterion for funding of proposals is the relevance to policy in low-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals focused on middle- and/or high-income countries need to make a clear case for the relevance of the research to policy in specific low-income countries. Proposals are also evaluated on the extent to which the research findings (including those from comparative work or from studies in other geographies) might be relevant to policy in specific sub-Saharan countries.

All funded projects, regardless of location, will have to discuss within their final report and research note (see LRG Applicant Guide, available at the bottom of this page) the potential lessons for policymakers in low-income and sub-Saharan countries.

They welcome applications to our LRG calls from researchers all over the world and encourage applications that propose collaboration between researchers from lower- and higher-income countries.

Principal investigators applying to LRG calls should currently have a PhD or be enrolled in a PhD programme. Although there are no formal qualification requirements for co-investigators, co-investigators on STEG-funded projects usually have a PhD or are enrolled in a PhD programme. The knowledge, expertise, and qualifications of the entire research team will be taken into account when evaluating the proposal.

PhD Students/Candidates: They welcome submissions from PhD students to our regular LRG calls. However, given the scale of funding of our LRGs, all applicants will be assessed on their capability and experience in conducting data collection and research more broadly at this scale.

COVID-19 Impacts: Researchers whose proposals rely on face-to-face surveys or interactions should clearly discuss the implications for the project of potential delays and the alternatives to face-to-face fieldwork in the event that the fieldwork is delayed by COVID-19. 

BENEFIT:

Large Research Grants (LRGs) are awarded up to the value of £100,000. Grants also support travel to field sites, even when secondary data is utilized. 

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