The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (African CDC) is accepting applications for its Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme, which aims to build competence in biomanufacturing through practical training.
Participants will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills in leadership, mentorship, management, resource enterprise planning, and entrepreneurship throughout the two-year program.
The training will include a blend of theoretical and hands-on biomanufacturing and R&D industry experience. While fellows are not necessarily required to leave their current jobs, the fellowship requires them to travel for some short courses/trainings.
What are the benefits?
In addition to funding from the Africa CDC, the Department of Social Affairs at the African Union (DSA) will provide support to cover daily expenses when traveling for training.
Others include return flight tickets to training locations, travel and health insurance, a laptop and internet allowance, visa fees, and a post-fellowship allowance.
Qualification criteria
Potential fellows are employees of active biomanufacturing companies who hold a minimum of a master’s degree in fields related to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry and biochemistry, and biochemical engineering
Other requirements
– You must be a citizen of an African Union Member State
– You must have active experience with vaccine manufacturing company
– You should be willing to allocate the time required to complete both the virtual and in-person meetings/trainings
– You should be able to get a leave of absence from your employers, from whom you must also get a support letter
Application deadline
Apply on or before May 30, 2025
Where to apply
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is offering a Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme to enhance expertise in biomanufacturing through practical training over two years.
The program involves leadership, mentorship, and industry experience, with part of the training requiring travel for short courses and trainings.
Benefits include funding for travel expenses, such as flight tickets, insurance, and daily allowances.
Applicants must be employees of biomanufacturing companies, hold a master's degree in relevant fields, and be citizens of an African Union Member State with experience in vaccine manufacturing.
They should also be able to get a leave of absence from their employers, who must provide a support letter. Applications are due on or before May 30, 2025.
More details can be found and the application can be submitted through the Africa CDC website.
