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SAPPHGenE Funded PhD Training in Public Health Genomic Epidemiology 2026

Medicine, Epidemiology and Genomics fellowship from SAPPHGenE — NICD, University of the Witwatersrand and University of Pittsburgh

Closed on Saturday, Oct 10

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Train in pathogen genomic epidemiology and bioinformatics through a PhD registered at Wits in Johannesburg. NICD mentors lead the work, with US co-mentors at Pittsburgh or CDC and part of the training expected in the United States. Apply by 10 October 2026 using the programme’s email instructions. Submit a CV, motivation, two references, MSc certificate and transcript, and South African identification. Opportunities start as soon as possible.

Eligibility

Career stage: Master’s

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Covers: Stipend only for recipients who are not already salaried; Wits tuition and registration, educational expenses, laptop and software. International training includes travel, visas, living expenses, insurance and visa assistance. Award amount and individual duration are unspecified.

Host location: South Africa, United States

PhD registration at Wits, with NICD supervision and training visits to the United States.

Nationality or residence: South African citizens only.

Eligibility sourceSource 2

Reviewed Sep 25, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

South African citizens with a completed MSc, an interest in genomic epidemiology or bioinformatics, and commitment to research in South Africa.

Topics

pathogen genomic epidemiologyBio-InformaticsWitsJohannesburgNICDPittsburghCDCSouth African identification

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Source: sapphgene.pitt.edu