Africa CDC Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship Training Program 2025 for Public Health Professionals

The Africa CDC Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa PGI), under the Centre for Laboratory Diagnostics and Systems, is pleased to announce 100 short-term fellowships for national public health laboratories and affiliated institutions in African Union Member States. This fellowship program is part of Africa CDC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand the bioinformatics workforce across the continent. The fellowship program aims to enhance the bioinformatics capacity of public health practitioners in Africa through intensive short courses, enabling them to effectively analyze and interpret genomic data for public health decision-making.

The fellowship aim to enhance the bioinformatics capacity of public health practitioners in Africa, through intensive short courses enabling them to effectively analyze and interpret genomic data for public health decision-making.

Eligibility Criteria for Africa CDC Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship Training Program 2025 for Public Health Professionals

1. Public health practitioners from national public health institutions and national reference labs in African Union member states.
2. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g molecular biology, medical bioscience)
3. Demonstrated interest and experience in bioinformatics and public health
4. Below 35 Years of age

Benefits of Africa CDC Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship Training Program 2025 for Public Health Professionals

1. Fellowship opportunity.

How to Apply

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1. Click on the link to the application website to apply.

For any inquiries, contact: africapgi@africacdc.org

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