CERI Genomics and Bioinformatics Fellowships 2027 at Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Overview

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation at Stellenbosch University provides short-term professional and research training opportunities through its fellowship programme. A total of 20 fellowships are available to strengthen genomic surveillance and infectious disease research capacity in South Africa. Participants can choose among three training tracks, which include wet-lab genomic data production running from 25 to 29 January 2027, bioinformatics, phylogenetic analysis and epidemiology running from 1 to 5 February 2027, or a combined training track running from 25 January to 5 February 2027.

Who can apply

The fellowships are open to individuals affiliated with eligible organisations and institutions located in South Africa. Eligible entities include national institutes of health, academic organisations, historically disadvantaged institutions, and other research organisations. The programme is designed for researchers, laboratory personnel, and professionals working in the fields of genomics, infectious disease surveillance, bioinformatics, and epidemiology.

What you get

Selected participants receive financial coverage for travel, accommodation, meals, and ground transfers within South Africa. The programme delivers practical, hands-on scientific training designed to equip fellows with technical skills that support pathogen surveillance, outbreak investigation, and public health research.

Key dates

The application deadline is 6 November 2026. The wet-lab training takes place from 25 to 29 January 2027, the bioinformatics training occurs from 1 to 5 February 2027, and the combined training runs from 25 January to 5 February 2027.