Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme

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The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded initiative aimed at equipping African biomanufacturing professionals with advanced technical, leadership, and management skills. This programme supports the African Union’s ambitious goal to locally manufacture 60% of the continent’s vaccines by 2040, by developing highly skilled professionals in the biomanufacturing sector.

This fellowship provides participants with two years of theoretical and hands-on experience in vaccine R&D and biomanufacturing, with specialization options tailored to their career goals. It is ideal for African professionals seeking career advancement and technical excellence in biomanufacturing.

Programme Overview

The Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme is designed to:

• Strengthen the skills of employees from active biomanufacturing companies across Africa.
• Provide advanced competencies in vaccine R&D, manufacturing, leadership, mentorship, management, enterprise resource planning, and entrepreneurship.
• Offer hands-on exposure to the biomanufacturing and R&D industry.
• Develop a specialized skill set in the participant’s chosen area of focus.

Fellowship Duration: July 2026 – June 2028

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an employee of an active biomanufacturing company in an African Union (AU) Member State.
• Hold a Master’s degree in the following or related fields OR a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience:
  • Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry
  • Biochemical Engineering
• Possess a valid passport.
• Be available to participate in the fellowship programme in the designated host countries.
• Citizens of AU Member States only.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Africa CDC promotes inclusivity, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, or marital status.

Benefits of the Fellowship

The Africa CDC will fully fund selected participants, providing:

• Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) for travel and training activities
• Return flight tickets to training locations
• Travel and health insurance
• Visa fees
• Post-fellowship allowance

Only 5 candidates will be selected for this highly competitive programme.

Selection Process

• Africa CDC PHAHM will establish a review committee to assess applications.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further processing.
• Selected candidates will be notified by June 1, 2026.

Application Deadline

• April 20, 2026

Why Apply?

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your career in biomanufacturing, gain Pan-African exposure, and acquire cutting-edge technical and leadership skills while contributing to Africa’s vaccine self-sufficiency.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their application before April 20, 2026 through the official Africa CDC application channels. Include all relevant academic credentials, professional experience, and passport details.

apply using this link: https://africacdc.org/career/call-for-applications-the-africa-cdc-biomanufacturing-fellowship-programme/