IDeAL KEMRI Virus Genomics for Outbreak Response (ViGOR) Consortium Research Fellowships 2026 (With up $15,000 in Funding)

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About IDeAL KEMRI ViGOR Consortium Research Fellowships

The ViGOR project aims to strengthen public health systems in the Central/East Africa region by expanding access to genomics, bioinformatics, and outbreak modelling tools during virus outbreaks. The fellowships are an enhanced development of local expertise on the African continent, capable of driving outbreak research and innovation and effective responses to viral disease threats.

• Sponsor Organisation: IDeAL KEMRI

Benefits of IDeAL KEMRI ViGOR Consortium Research Fellowships

The fellowship offers extensive capacity-building opportunities, including:

• Participation in short courses (bioinformatics, infectious disease modelling, research methods)
• Mentorship from leading institutions within the consortium
• Guidance on scientific publications, policy briefs, and career development
• Opportunities to present research at regional and international conferences
• Integration into a multidisciplinary research network and scientific discussions

Each fellow will be supported by:

• A home institution supervisor
• An assigned mentor from a partner institution

IDeAL KEMRI ViGOR Consortium Research Fellowships Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be early-career researchers with a Master’s or PhD qualification (within 6 years post-PhD)

• Be affiliated full-time with a recognized academic institution, public health lab, or research institute in Central or East Africa

• Have relevant experience in public health, genomics, bioinformatics, or epidemiological modelling

Project Requirements

Proposed research projects must:

• Be ongoing and have necessary ethical and regulatory approvals

• Demonstrate clear public health significance
• Avoid extensive new data collection or major equipment purchases
• Align with ViGOR thematic areas, including:
  • Virus genomics and sequencing
  • Bioinformatics pipelines
  • Outbreak modelling
  • Viral phylodynamics
  • Integration of genomic and epidemiological data for policy impact

Application Date and Process

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• 2–3 page research proposal with budget and justification
• Updated CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Details of home institution supervisor
• Academic certificates
• Motivation statement
• Institutional support letter confirming salary/stipend coverage
• Supervisor support letter

Application Deadline

30 April, 2026

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