Mathematical modelling is an important tool in the field of infectious disease control. It includes formulating mathematical equations to explain how infectious diseases propagate through populations. Researchers can learn more about how diseases spread and how various preventative strategies may affect disease transmission by examining these models.
The Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship (MMF) is an initiative to build the mathematical modelling capacity of public health professionals in Nigeria. The Fellowship will expose participants to a comprehensive curriculum that includes core modelling content, in-depth knowledge of malaria epidemiology including transmission dynamics, and adjunct modules crucial to enhancing their careers and equipping them with in-demand modelling competence. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Fellowship is a collaborative effort between Corona Management Systems (CMS), National Malaria Elimination Programme(NMEP), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The fellowship objectives are
- To increase the number of doctoral and post-doctoral level trained mathematical modelers with malaria expertise based at Nigerian institutions by August 2025
- To increase the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) on modelling approaches as a tool that can support strategic planning and evaluation by August 2025
- Increase the capacity of the Nigeria Field Epidemiology Training Programme (NFETP) to provide modelling fellowship by August 2025.
Note:
Application Deadline: 16th of February 2025
The MMF Aptitude Test will take place for eligible candidates on the 22nd of February 2025.
