AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme 2025

The proposed biomanufacturing fellowship programme is designed to provide employees of biomanufacturing companies with necessary advanced competences as described by the developed Vaccine R&D and Vaccine Manufacturing Competency Frameworks – Africa CDC. Furthermore, the programme will equip participants with knowledge and skills in leadership, mentorship, management, resource enterprise planning, and entrepreneur-ship. Participants will gain a 2-year valuable theoretical and handson biomanufacturing and R&D industry experience, including a strong focus in one area of specialization of their choice. The fellows are not expected to leave their job, but they are expected to travel for some short courses/trainings.

• Table of Content
• About Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
• AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme
• Requirements for AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a specialized technical institution of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of Member States and strengthen the capacity of their public health institutions to detect, prevent, control and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats. Africa CDC supports African Union Member States in providing coordinated and integrated solutions to the inadequacies in their public health infrastructure, human resource capacity, disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and preparedness and response to he... continue reading

AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme

Aim and Benefits of AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme

Africa CDC will provide the funding which includes:

• DSA to support daily expenses when on travels for training
• Return flight tickets to training locations
• Travel and health insurance
• Laptop and internet allowance
• Visa fees
• Post fellowship allowance

Requirements for AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme Qualification

The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship programme is targeted at employees of active biomanufacturing companies who hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in the following or related fields:

• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Biochemical Engineering

Additional requirements:

• Citizens of an African Union Member States
• Citizens of an African Union Member States that has an active vaccine manufacturing company.
• Must possess a valid passport
• Applicants should be willing to allocate the time required to complete both the virtual and in-person meetings/trainings.
• Applicants should also be able to get leave of absence from their employers.
• Must submit a support letter from their employers

Interview date, Process and Venue for AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme

Selection process

The Africa CDC PHAHM will set up a committee to review all applications, and only those selected will be contacted for further processes. Only five (5) candidates will be selected and sponsored. Period of the programme The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship programme will be undertaken between July 2025 and June 2027.

Important Dates

• Deadline for Application: 30th May 2025
• Selected candidates will be notified in by 15th June 2025

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit AfricaCDC fellowship webpage