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Fully funded African STARS Fellowships in South Africa

Are you a young African scientist passionate about infectious diseases and bioinformatics? Apply now for the Fully funded African STARS Fellowships at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. This two-year MSc program offers world-class training, research experience, and career development in pathogen genomics.

Applicants must be born in or residing in Africa, aged 35 or younger, and hold a BSc Honours (or equivalent 4-year degree with at least 65%) in fields like Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science, Genetics, or related areas. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Stellenbosch University is one of South Africa’s leading research-intensive universities, located in the scenic town of Stellenbosch near Cape Town. Renowned for its academic excellence and innovation, the university offers a wide range of programs across science, health, engineering, arts, and social sciences. With state-of-the-art research facilities and a strong commitment to solving real-world challenges, Stellenbosch University plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and development across Africa and beyond.

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Stellenbosch University in partnership with Institut Pasteur de Dakar and Mastercard Foundation

  • Department: Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI)

  • Course Level: Master’s (MSc)

  • Award: Fully funded (Tuition, accommodation, stipend, research costs, air travel, and health insurance)

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: International and African students

  • The award can be taken in: South Africa

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants must be born in and/or currently residing in Africa

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application

    • Hold a BSc Honours (NQF level 8) or equivalent 4-year degree (with ?65%) in:

      • Bioinformatics

      • Data Science

      • Mathematics

      • Statistics

      • Computer Science

      • Biochemistry

      • Genetics

      • Molecular Biology

      • Or a related field

    • Be committed to advancing research in infectious diseases in Africa

    • Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply for the African STARS Fellowship (Scholarship):
Click here to apply
Deadline: 26 June 2025

Step 2: Submit a formal application to Stellenbosch University for admission to the MSc Programme:

  • International Deadline: 31 August 2025

  • South African Deadline: 30 September 2025

Benefits

The African STARS Fellowship provides comprehensive support, including:

  • Full tuition fees

  • Accommodation expenses

  • Living stipend

  • Research-related expenses

  • Air travel costs

  • Health insurance

  • Access to career development workshops and mentorship from leading African and global scientists.

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