AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Programme 2026
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Programme 2026
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is inviting applications for the AFRITRAC Fellowship Programme, offering opportunities for advanced training and professional development in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
The programme aims to build expertise in transforming health data into evidence and evidence into action, while strengthening research capacity and health systems across Africa.
Available Fellowship Opportunities
- Master’s Fellowship: Opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at Makerere University or another African university within the AFRITRAC consortium. Tuition fees are covered by the project.
- Disease Modeling Fellowship: Open to professionals working at APHRC or other institutions that can benefit from the programme.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to combine the following documents, in the order listed, into a single PDF file:
- Copies of academic certificates, starting from Bachelor’s degree onwards.
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages, single-spaced, Times New Roman).
- Copy of international passport or national ID.
- Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words), outlining career goals and potential impact on health systems.
- Academic and/or professional recommendation letter.
The combined PDF must be uploaded at the end of the application form.
Application Instructions
- All application fields are compulsory.
- Prepare your combined PDF before starting the application.
- The application form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
- Partial applications cannot be saved.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026, 11:59 PM East Africa Time, according to the application form.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application through the link below:
Important Deadline Notice: The fellowship announcement states 6 November 2026, while the application form specifies 4 November 2026. Applicants are advised to confirm the official closing date with APHRC and submit before the earlier date to avoid missing the opportunity.
