Genetics Society Training Grant — November 2026 Round
Funding · Closes Nov 15
The Genetics Society
Fellowship
SAPPHGenE Funded PhD Training in Public Health Genomic Epidemiology 2026
SAPPHGenE — NICD, University of the Witwatersrand and University of Pittsburgh
- Master’s
- South Africa, United States
- Apply directly
About
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.
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Eligibility
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.
PhD registration at Wits, with NICD supervision and training visits to the United States.
Nationality or residence: South African citizens only.
South African citizens with a completed MSc, an interest in genomic epidemiology or bioinformatics, and commitment to research in South Africa.
Source: sapphgene.pitt.edu