AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Programme 2026
🎓 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Programme 2026
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is pleased to invite applications for the AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Programme 2026.
This programme is designed to provide advanced academic training and professional development in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, with the aim of building research capacity, transforming health data into actionable evidence, and strengthening health systems across Africa.
🌟 Available Fellowship Tracks
Master’s Fellowship: Fully covers tuition fees for candidates to pursue a Master’s degree at Makerere University or any eligible partner African university within the AFRITRAC consortium.
Disease Modeling Fellowship: Open to professionals currently working at APHRC or other partner institutions seeking specialized capacity building.
📄 Required Application Documents
Applicants must combine all required documents into a single PDF file strictly in the following order:
Academic Certificates: Copies of degrees/certificates starting from the Bachelor’s degree onward.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum of 2 pages (single-spaced, Times New Roman).
Identification: Copy of a valid International Passport or National ID.
Statement of Purpose: Maximum 500 words detailing your career goals and intended impact on health systems.
Recommendation Letter: Academic and/or professional reference letter.
Note: The single combined PDF document must be uploaded at the end of the online application form.
📝 Important Application Instructions
All fields on the application form are compulsory.
Prepare your single combined PDF document before commencing the application process.
The form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Partial applications cannot be saved.
⏰ Deadlines & Submission
Application Form Deadline: 4 November 2026 at 11:59 PM (East Africa Time – EAT)
Official Announcement Notice: While the main fellowship announcement states 6 November 2026, the online submission form specifies 4 November 2026. Applicants are strongly advised to submit before 4 November 2026 to ensure their application is considered.
🔗 How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form here:
