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

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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.

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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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The Sub-Saharan…

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

Organized by: Breakthrough T1D

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The Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award is designed to support outstanding early-career researchers transitioning to independent academic careers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research. The award provides long-term funding to…

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Organized by: Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, through the Swiss Researcher–Sciencepreneur Initiative

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The Swiss Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant (RSCG) supports collaborative projects between researchers and sciencepreneurs…

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Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant (RSCG) 2026 - Research Swiss

The Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant (RSCG) 2026 is an opportunity for researchers and science-based entrepreneurs (sciencepreneurs) across Switzerland and sub-Saharan Africa to develop an innovation collaboration that helps build a credible path to impact for the venture involved. [...]Read More...

Organized by: Gilead Sciences

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The Global Public Health Awards support early-career investigators from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) conducting independent research on HIV and viral hepatitis (B, C and D). The programme aims to…

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Join us for the Ghana R Conference 2026.

📅 July 9–10, 2026

📍 Accra Technical University, Ghana

Theme: “Ghana Digitalisation Drive – Transforming the AI Eco-Space of Ghana with R Software”

💻 Participate virtually from anywhere or attend onsite if you’re in Ghana.

🔗 Registration details on the conference…

Organized by: World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa

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The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) is establishing a roster of consultants to support the integration of Neglected Tropical…

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Organized by: Discovery Research Grants Program

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The Discovery Research Grants Program supports translational research aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes. The programme funds clinically relevant studies that address major pregnancy-related health challenges,…

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Organized by: Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking & the European Union

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The Global Health EDCTP3 Scientific Leadership Woman EU Prize recognizes outstanding women researchers who have demonstrated scientific excellence and leadership in global…

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Call for Applications: NHS Global Virtual Fellowships 2026

Organized by: NHS England

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The NHS Global Fellowship Programme supports international collaboration and health systems strengthening through virtual fellowships. Participants engage with health system challenges, leadership development and global…

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Global Fellowships - Global Health Partnerships

The NHS Global Fellowship Programme is a part of the Global Health Unit in NHS England which aims to strengthen […]

Organized by: McGill University & Mastercard Foundation

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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University provides fully funded master’s scholarships to talented young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa who are committed to driving…

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University 2027: Fully Funded Master's Scholarships for African Leaders in Public Health, Public Policy, Nutrition, and Sustainable Agriculture - Opportunities for Youth

Hosted by McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, this highly competitive scholarship program is designed to support outstanding African students who

Organized by: KidneyGenAfrica

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The KidneyGenAfrica Seed Funding Grant supports early-career African researchers working on kidney disease, genomics, precision medicine and population health research in African populations. The grant is designed to help researchers generate…

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Opportunities | KidneyGenAfrica | Chronic kidney disease Africa | Genetics research in Africa | Capacity building and training Africa

Opportunities | KidneyGenAfrica | Chronic kidney disease Africa | Genetics research in Africa | Capacity building and training Africa

Organized by: National Research Foundation South Africa

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The CoE-MaSS scholarship programme supports postgraduate training and research in mathematics, statistics, data science, epidemiology and…

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Tell us: what new fact did you discover from this piece, and how are you contributing to blood…

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Organized by: African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from Mastercard Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York

⚠️ This is the FINAL application window for the 2026 fellowship programme!

The African Research Universities…

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Early-Career Research Fellowships - ARUA

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive … Continue reading

Organized by: Sisters in Public Health

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The Sisters in Public Health (SiPH) Scholarship supports women pursuing careers in public health by providing financial assistance and fostering leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities. The programme aims…

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Sisters in Public Health

The Sisters in Public Health vision is to connect all women in public health.

Organized by: African Centre for Social and Population Research

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The ACSPR Research & Innovation Fellowship (RIF) is a capacity-building and applied research programme focused on evidence-driven research, ethical data use, knowledge translation and innovation for…

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ACSPR | Research & Community Development in Africa

Leading African research center driving evidence-based social and population research through innovation, community partnership, and transformative action across Africa.