Deadline: April 20, 2026
Applications are open for the Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme 2026. The proposed biomanufacturing fellowship programme is designed to equip employees of biomanufacturing companies with the advanced competencies outlined in the Vaccine R&D and Vaccine Manufacturing Competency Frameworks developed by the Africa CDC.
Furthermore, the programme will equip participants with knowledge and skills in leadership, mentorship, management, resource enterprise planning, and entrepreneurship. Participants will gain valuable 2-year theoretical and hands-on biomanufacturing and R&D industry experience, with a strong focus on a specialisation of their choice.
Costs
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
- Visa fees
- Post fellowship allowance
Eligibility
- 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, or a Bachelor’s degree and more than 5 years of experience in the biomanufacturing sector:
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Biochemical Engineering
- Citizens of an African Union Member State
- Must possess a valid passport
- Must be available to participate in the fellowship programme in one of the listed countries
Application
The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship programme will run from July 2026 to June 2028.
For more information, visit Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship.
