The Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC) 2026 is now accepting applications from young Africans working across public health, research, digital health, innovation, healthcare, policy, advocacy, entrepreneurship, communication and community leadership.

Key tracks include:

💻 Digital…

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Applications Now Open: Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference 2026 – Africa CDC

Africa Ready for the future of health Africa’s public health future will be shaped by the generation now entering and leading its health systems, institutions, laboratories, research programmes, businesses, communities and policy spaces. YPC 2026 will bring young Africans from … Continue reading

Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology, a virtual training for health researchers, is coming to the Afredac Ubuntu Platform!

Explore how geography and spatial data can help uncover disease patterns, health inequalities and insights that may not be visible in traditional data.

Stay tuned!

#Afredac #AfredacUbuntuPlatform…

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Organized by: Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research (RTF-CCR)

The Clinical Cancer Research Programme supports innovative research aimed at improving cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, with a particular emphasis on clinical research that can translate…

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Clinical Cancer Research - Rising Tide Foundation

Funding clinical trials worldwide across all cancer types, designed together with patient partners - Clinical Cancer Research

Organized by: University of Michigan – Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) & Schmidt Futures 🇺🇸

The Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science African Faculty Fellows Program supports African researchers using artificial intelligence and…

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Organized by: Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) & Mastercard Foundation

Hosted by: University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health 🇨🇦

The Africa Health Collaborative has opened recruitment for the 2027–2028 Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)…

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2027-2028 Doctor of Public Health Scholarships Open  - Africa Health Collaborative

We are pleased to announce the start of the 2027-2028 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. This doctoral

Organized by: South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

The programme supports innovative doctoral research addressing priority health challenges, with digital health, artificial intelligence and genomics specifically encouraged.

Eligibility:…

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Organized by: African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

The APHRC Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) provides flexible online courses covering research, data, grant writing, policy, governance and other skills relevant to African researchers…

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APHRC|Virtual Learning Academy(VLA)

APHRC|Virtual Learning Academy(VLA)

Organized by: University of Connecticut (UConn), Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community and Urban Studies 🇺🇸

The University of Connecticut is seeking a PhD student interested in research at the intersection of political…

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Ph.D. in Geography | Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | University of Connecticut

Find degree requirements, courses, and resources for the Ph.D. in Geography.

Organized by: WHO Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) & TDR, the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases

The WHO AFRO/TDR Impact Grants support public health-oriented implementation research that addresses practical barriers to the…

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Organized by: UC Global Health Institute (UCGHI) & NIH Fogarty International Center

The GloCal Health Fellowship provides a 12-month research and career-development fellowship for researchers working to address global health challenges. The programme brings together researchers from the…

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Organized by: Edesia Nutrition Network

The Edesia Innovation Fund supports innovative approaches that integrate nutrition and health interventions, with a focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly children. Funding can support evidence…

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African NGO Funding Opportunities – August & September 2026

Access to timely funding information is essential for the sustainability of African NGOs. @AfricanNGOs offers a monthly roundup of funding opportunities. The August & September 2026 list featur…

Organized by: WomenLift Health

The WomenLift Health Southern Africa Leadership Journey 2027 is a fully funded, 12-month leadership development programme for mid-career women leaders working in health and related sectors across Southern Africa.

The programme…

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WomenLift Health’s 2027 Southern Africa Leadership Journey

Designed for professional woman leaders, the Journey was thoughtfully crafted for participants to be fully present & engaged. We recognize the importance of work-life harmony.

Organized by: WHO Regional Office for Africa & TDR (WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases)

The Impact Grants for Regional Priorities support implementation research that addresses priority public-health challenges in the WHO African…

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Call for applications: 2026–2027 Joint AFRO/TDR Impact Grants for Implementation Research for Regional Priorities

Call for applications: 2026–2027 Joint AFRO/TDR Impact Grants for Implementation Research for Regional Priorities

Organized by: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), supported by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)

The BIOTECHNET II Short-Term Advanced Fellowship provides scientists from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda with…

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Call for Applications: Biotechnet Short-term Advanced Fellowships - fundsforNGOs

Deadline: 14-Aug-2026 The ICGEB BIOTECHNET II Short-term Advanced Fellowships provide scientists from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda with 1–6 months of advanced research training at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, or South Africa. Supported by the Italian Agency for Development … Continue reading

Organized by: Villgro Africa & Boehringer Ingelheim

The MORE HEALTH for Africa (MH4A) Programme – Cohort 3 is looking for African social enterprises developing solutions that improve healthcare access and health outcomes across Africa.

The 12-month programme combines catalytic funding, tailored…

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MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MHfA) - Cohort 3 - Villgro Africa

The MORE HEALTH for Africa Program, a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa, is looking for its third cohort!

Organized by: Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)

African scientists are invited to submit innovative research proposals aimed at discovering and developing the next generation of antimalarial medicines. 🦟🔬

The 9th African Call for Proposals supports promising…

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9th African Call for Proposals for Malaria Drug Discovery - fundsforNGOs

Deadline: 29-Aug-2026 Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) is inviting African scientists to submit research proposals for innovative malaria drug discovery projects. The call supports research in medicinal chemistry, assay development, computer-aided drug discovery, and innovative biology, with the goal of … Continue reading

Organized by: Gates Foundation – Grand Challenges

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting proposals to develop innovative multiplex testing platforms capable of simultaneously measuring indicators of micronutrient status,…

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The 10th REDCap Africa Symposium is bringing together researchers, data managers, data scientists, IT professionals and research institutions from across Africa to advance collaboration and innovation in health data management.

This year’s theme is “Advancing Health Data…

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The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), in partnership with the Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN), is offering a limited number of Event Scholarships to support individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend the Global Mental Health Africa Conference (GMHAC 2027) due…

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Organized by: International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Global Affairs Canada (GAC) & Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

The Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ANeSA) initiative supports…

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Organized by: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)

The Africa Epidemic Services (AES) Public Health Informatics Track is designed for African professionals working at the intersection of public health, disease surveillance, data…

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Home – Africa CDC

Africa CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes

Start your week with this short article by Saroj Parajuli that shows the real‑life use of R in medical research. It’s a practical example of how statistics drive better health outcomes.

Remember, we already have two ongoing R training…

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Real-Life Case Study: Applying Statistics in R to Medical Research

1. Introduction

Organized by: University of Washington, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Center for Creative Leadership

The International Program in Public Health Leadership…

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Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington

Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington

Organized by: International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)

The IBRO Dementia, Mental Health and Brain Ageing School (Africa) 2026 is an intensive in-person training programme that will bring together graduate students, early-career researchers, fellows…

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Organized by: Gates Foundation – Grand Challenges

The Innovations in Decentralized Pan-Orthoebolavirus Diagnostics call seeks innovative diagnostic technologies capable of detecting all medically important Orthoebolavirus species at or near the point of care. The…

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Organized by: Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) Antwerp, Belgium

The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) Antwerp is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow within its Department of Public Health. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research…

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Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (ITG) in Antwerpen

Het ITG streeft naar de vooruitgang van wetenschap en gezondheid, met focus op onderzoek, onderwijs en professionele dienstverlening (hiv/soa en reisgeneeskunde).

The opportunities to come are mind‑blowing; a space for African health researchers and advocates to share ideas, evidence, and innovations for sustainability in healthcare. 💡👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️

Sustainability in healthcare concerns us all.

See you…

Organized by: Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) Antwerp, with support from the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (DGD)

The ITM/DGD Sandwich PhD Programme 2026 is now accepting applications from outstanding researchers from low- and…

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Predoctoral, PhD & postdoctoral training at ITM

Shape the future of global health: Discover predoctoral, PhD & postdoctoral training opportunities at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp

Organized by: Institute of Tropical Medicine, in partnership with BioNTech, KU Leuven, the Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research (EACCR), and the Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro (Burkina Faso), with funding from the Global Health EDCTP3 programme.

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ITM sub-Saharan Africa Health Research and Innovation (SAHRI) Fellowship Program 2026-2029 (Fully-funded) – Opportunity Desk

ITM sub-Saharan Africa Health Research and Innovation (SAHRI) Fellowship Program 2026-2029 (Fully-funded) – Opportunity Desk

Organized by: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Programme

Overview:
Africa CDC is inviting applications for the Youth Public Health & Digital Health Research Training Workshop 2026, a free, three-day virtual hands-on…

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Africa Youths in Digital Health Onboarding Form (YiDHN)

Welcome! The Africa Youths in Digital Health Network is an exciting initiative under the Africa CDC Youth Program aimed at empowering young professionals across Africa to lead the transformation of healthcare through digital solutions. Please fill out the following form … Continue reading

Organized by: National Institute for Health and Care Research – NIHR Inequalities Challenge: Maternity Disparities Consortium (MDC)

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The NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium (MDC) is offering up to 13 fully funded PhD studentships for researchers…

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Methodology PhD Studentships in Maternity Disparities 2027 in the UK: Fully Funded NIHR PhD Opportunities for Researchers Passionate About Maternal Health Equity - Opportunities for Youth

Persistent inequalities in maternity care continue to affect the health and wellbeing of women and babies across the United Kingdom. Addressing these

Organized by: Africa Health Collaborative (supported by the Mastercard Foundation)

Overview:
The Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) Research Fund 2026 is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at AHC member institutions. The…

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Submit Application for Research Fund 2026 - Africa Health Collaborative

Welcome to the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) research application page for Expression of Interest.

Organized by: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

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The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has opened its September 2026 Fellowship Call, offering multiple…

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Fellowships

Fellowships ICGEB Fellowships provide multidisciplinary training in biotechnology through competitive PhD, Postdoctoral, and Mobility Fellowships in the Life Sciences for highly motivated scientist…

The environment is an important part of sustainability, but it is only one part.

Imagine a company that protects the environment but underplays its employees. Is that sustainable ?

Or a business that makes large profits while polluting…

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Some would say recycling …

Some would say climate change …

Some might think of renewable energy or planting trees….

Some might think saving money or being a business that survives any economic climate …

None of these are wrong, but none of them…

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Organized by: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine & University of Liverpool

Overview:
Applications are open for three fully funded PhD studentships within the Integrated Health Security Cohort, offering an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in…

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PhD studentships – The Pandemic Institute

PhD studentships – The Pandemic Institute

It offers updated, evidence‑based recommendations on lifestyle, nutrition, physical activity, and preventive health strategies to support healthy ageing and reduce dementia risk.

Check out this concise global…

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Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia: WHO guidelines, second edition

This publication provides updated evidence-based recommendations on interventions to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The guidelines are designed to help health-care providers, policy-makers and other stakeholders strengthen action on dementia risk reduction as an essential public health … Continue reading

🔬 Research Area: Applied Epidemiology – outbreak investigation, surveillance, data analysis, and public health response

⏳ Deadline: August 26, 2026

📍 Two‑year full‑time fellowship starting October 2026 ➡️ Includes 3 months of in‑person…

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The Africa Epidemic Services - Epidemiology track (Africa CDC)

The Africa Epidemic Services - Epidemiology track (Africa CDC)

📌 Research Area: mRNA technologies for human & veterinary health (RNA design, production, delivery, regulation, outbreak preparedness)

📝 How to submit: Apply online with CV, motivation statement & institutional support letter → …

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Call for Applications | Building Academic Capacity in mRNA Research for Human and Veterinary Health in Africa – Africa CDC

3-Day Residential Continental Training Programme November 2026 | Africa CDC Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia About the Training The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), … Continue reading

🔎 Frontiers in Tropical Diseases is inviting African researchers, clinicians, and innovators to contribute.

📌 Research Area:

• Rapid diagnostic tests

• Molecular tools

• Field‑ready technologies for low‑resource settings

📝 How to submit: Upload your manuscript…

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Frontiers | Innovations in Malaria Diagnostics: Rapid Tests, Molecular Tools, and Field-Ready Technologies

Accurate, accessible, and reliable diagnostics remain central to malaria case management, surveillance, elimination efforts, and public health decision-makin...

📌 Positions available:

• Study Medical Doctor – Kampala & Mbarara (Meningitis research studies)

• Communications Officer – Kampala (Visual storytelling & digital platforms)

• Internal Audit Graduate Trainee – Makerere (Audit & risk assessment)

• Nurse – Mulago (Clinical care & research…

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📌 Open to: Senior medical students in Africa who have completed at least their second year of study but are not yet in their final year.

🎯 Roles available:

Editorial & Research Intern

• Editorial & Research Intern

• Social Media Intern

⏳ Application Deadline: 20 July 2026

👉 Full details: …

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2026 Internship Opportunities

The Annals of African Surgery is pleased to announce recruitment for the following internship positions: • Editorial and Research Intern • Social Media InternWe are seeking enthusiastic and qualified individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to the growth … Continue reading

Applications are open for competitive PhD studentships in Kenya, East Africa, and beyond.

📅 Starting Date: September 2026

⏳ Deadline: July 18, 2026

📍 Training in a world-class scientific research environment with internationally renowned supervisory support.

👉 Eligibility: Master’s degree, strong academic…

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PHD Studentships | Jobs/Training Opportunities

PHD Studentships | Jobs/Training Opportunities

Organized by: University of Copenhagen – Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology

Overview:
The University of Copenhagen is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD fellowship in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry as part of the…

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PhDScanner - Find Your Ideal PhD Position Worldwide

Discover thousands of PhD positions, doctoral programs, and fully funded research opportunities at top universities worldwide.

Organized by: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Overview:
Africa CDC is inviting distinguished African leaders, technical experts, researchers, clinicians and public health advocates to join the Continental Immunization…

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Membership of the Africa CDC Continental Immunization Advisory Council – Africa CDC

Africa CDC invites expressions of interest from distinguished African leaders, experts, and advocates to serve as members of the Continental Immunization Advisory Council (CIAC).  The CIAC is a high-level strategic advisory and action-oriented platform established to accelerate the delivery of the Africa CDC Continental … Continue reading