Apply for this Malaria PhD Studentship in Kenya 2026: EACCR and KEMRI Open Applications in Kilifi (Fully Funded)
Overview
The Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research, in partnership with the Kenya Medical Research Institute, offers a dedicated Malaria PhD Studentship based in Kilifi, Kenya. This opportunity is designed for early-career researchers seeking to build long-term careers in malaria research and contribute to malaria control and elimination efforts across East Africa. The selected candidate will conduct doctoral-level research on-site in Kilifi, gaining exposure to biomedical science, public health, and infectious disease research within an established clinical and scientific environment.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, public health, or a related field. Candidates need to demonstrate relevant practical research skills, including experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, RT-PCR, sequencing, cell culture, and microscopy, as well as field data collection. Applicants should also be comfortable working with scientific data, possess a strong understanding of statistical methods and data analysis software, and have strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Candidates who can provide proof of current registration for a PhD within the first year at a recognized local or international university receive a favorable advantage.
Requirements
Interested individuals must submit a complete application package comprising four main components. These include a motivation letter of a maximum of two pages outlining academic background, career objectives, and research interests, and a curriculum vitae of up to three pages detailing previous employment, research experience, technical skills, academic qualifications, and peer-reviewed publications. Applicants must also provide certified academic transcripts and certificates for both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, along with two professional reference letters containing official institutional contact details, where one must be an academic reference and the second can be a professional or social reference.
How to apply
Candidates must prepare the required application documents and submit them through the official Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research application portal by the specified deadline. Applicants should verify that their motivation letter and curriculum vitae adhere to the stated page limits and that all necessary academic documents and reference letters are fully included before submission.
Key dates
The application deadline is Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM.