Deadline
2025-05-30
Value of Scholarship
Full Sponsorship, Living Expenses, Travel Costs, Visa Fees, Laptop & Internet
Country Tenable
Nigeria
Renewable
No
The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Program is tailored to equip employees of biomanufacturing companies with advanced competencies, as outlined in the Africa CDC’s Vaccine R&D and Vaccine Manufacturing Competency Frameworks.
The 2025 Fellowship offers comprehensive funding support, including daily subsistence allowance (DSA) during travel for training, round-trip flight tickets to training locations, travel and health insurance, a laptop and internet allowance, and visa fee coverage.
Over the course of two years, participants will gain valuable theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in biomanufacturing and R&D, with a strong emphasis on a chosen area of specialization. In addition to technical training, the program will also develop participants’ skills in leadership, mentorship, management, enterprise resource planning, and entrepreneurship.
Fellows are not required to leave their current employment but should be prepared to travel for short-term trainings and courses.
Eligibility Criteria for the Biomanufacturing Fellowship Program 2025
To be eligible for the Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Program 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of an African Union Member State.
- Be a citizen of a country within the African Union that hosts an active vaccine manufacturing company.
- Hold a valid passport.
- Be willing and able to commit time to complete all virtual and in-person training sessions.
- Be able to obtain a leave of absence from their current employer when required.
- Provide a letter of support from their employer.
Benefits of the Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship 2025
Selected fellows will receive full funding support, which includes:
- Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) during travel for training.
- Return flight tickets to and from training locations.
- Travel and health insurance.
- Laptop and internet allowance.
- Visa fee coverage.
- Post-fellowship allowance.
Eligible Fields of Study
The fellowship is open to employees of active biomanufacturing companies who hold at least a Master’s degree in one of the following or closely related disciplines:
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Biochemical Engineering
How to Apply for the Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Program 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Interested and qualified candidates should follow the steps below to apply:
- Click the link below to visit the official Africa CDC application portal.
- Complete the application form and upload all required supporting documents.
- Once submitted, the Africa CDC PHAHM will convene a review committee to assess all applications.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the selection process.
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