African STARS MSc Fellowship 2026 – Fully Funded Opportunity for African Students in Bioinformatics and Infectious Diseases

Applications are actually open for the African STARS Fellowship 2026. Hosted by the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD), Senegal, this prestigious totally funded fellowship helps African college students to pursue an MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics.

About the Program

The African STARS MSc Fellowship affords a two-year multidisciplinary graduate program designed to arrange the subsequent era of African scientists to guide analysis on infectious illnesses and pathogen genomics.

• Host Institution: Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

• Duration: February 2026 – January 2028

• Program Includes:

  • 9-month structured coursework, together with core bioinformatics and statistics coaching

  • Elective modules in infectious illnesses or pathogen genomics

  • Over one yr of hands-on analysis in world-class labs

  • Career improvement workshops and ongoing mentorship

Fellowship Coverage

The African STARS Fellowship is totally funded and consists of:

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Be born in and/or at present residing in an African nation

• Be 35 years previous or youthful on the time of application

• Hold a four-year diploma (BSc Honours or equal, with ≥65%) in:

  • Bioinformatics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

  • Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a associated area

• Women are strongly inspired to apply

How to Apply

Step 1:
Learn extra concerning the African STARS MSc Fellowship to apply.

Deadline: 26 June 2025

Step 2:
Apply to Stellenbosch University’s MSc Programme in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics.

Contact

For FAQs and additional inquiries, contact: starsfellows@solar.ac.za / maambele@solar.ac.za

For extra alternatives like this, discover the Opportunities for Youth webpage.