Applications are currently being accepted for the AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Program
The African Training Network for Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Modelling (AFRITRAC) is a regional initiative established to strengthen Africa’s capacity to analyse health data, monitor infectious diseases and respond effectively to public health emergencies.
The programme brings together universities, research institutions and public health organisations from Central, Eastern and Western Africa. It aims to address the shortage of specialists with advanced skills in epidemiology, biostatistics and infectious disease modelling.
Benefits of AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Program
The fellowship provides several academic and professional development opportunities, including:
- Tuition Fee Support: The AFRITRAC project covers university fees for successful Master’s fellowship recipients.
- Advanced Academic Training: Fellows can pursue Master’s-level studies in Biostatistics or Epidemiology at Makerere University or another participating African university.
- Practical Research Skills: Participants develop quantitative research, statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.
- Public Health Expertise: Training prepares fellows to contribute to infectious disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness and evidence-based health policy.
- Regional Collaboration: Participants become part of a network of emerging African public health professionals and researchers.
The programme also seeks to strengthen research collaboration and improve the availability of skilled professionals who can support public health institutions across the continent.
AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Program Requirements
To qualify for the AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Program 2026, applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field.
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of a sub-Saharan African country.
- Be an early-career health professional, researcher, public health practitioner or data analyst.
- Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Have proficiency in English.
- Possess basic familiarity with statistical software.
- Demonstrate an interest in building a career in health data science and contributing to public health research and policy in Africa.
Applicants should demonstrate how postgraduate training in Biostatistics or Epidemiology aligns with their professional goals and their interest in strengthening African health systems.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
06 November, 2026
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