The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University is inviting applications for 20 short-term training fellowships designed to strengthen genomic surveillance and infectious disease research capacity in South Africa. The programme offers practical, hands-on training in wet-lab genomic data production, bioinformatics, phylogenetic analysis and epidemiology.
The African Centre for Research, Training and Productivity (ACRTP) invites eligible researchers, laboratory professionals and healthcare practitioners to apply for the 2027 Genomics and Bioinformatics Short-Term Fellowships at the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI), Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
A total of 20 fellowships are available, offering practical training in genomic data generation, bioinformatics, phylogenetic analysis and epidemiology.
Who Is Eligible to Apply
- Researchers and professionals from national health institutes and academic institutions in South Africa.
- Applicants from historically disadvantaged institutions (HDIs)
- Individuals affiliated with other research organisations
Target Applicants Include:
- Laboratory technologists
- Postgraduate students
- Postdoctoral research fellows
- Bioinformaticians
- Clinical infectious disease specialists
- Public health officials
- Senior scientists
What the Fellowship Covers: Selected fellows will receive support for:
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local transportation within South Africa
Available Training Tracks
- Wet-Lab Genomics: 25–29 January 2027
- Bioinformatics: 1–5 February 2027
Combined Training (Wet Lab and - Bioinformatics): 25 January–5 February 2027
Venue: Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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