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SOFAR Postdoctoral Fellowship — Zimbabwe 2026

Public Health and Medicine fellowship from SOuthern aFrica research cApacity netwoRk (SOFAR)

Apply by Friday, Oct 23

Closing time not stated; check the source.

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About

A 24-month fellowship at THRU Zim, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, develops global-health researchers toward independence. Fellows prepare publications, conduct research, plan competitive grant applications and mentor junior researchers. The programme includes two mentors and monthly Digital Global Health Academy training. Submit the application, motivation letter and two mentor letters according to the official instructions by 23 October 2026, 17:00 CAT.

Eligibility

Career stage: Postdoc

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: A 24-month postdoctoral salary plus EUR 50,000 research costs, EUR 6,000 conference or placement travel, and EUR 4,000 training. Salary value is not specified; these budgets are separate components.

Host location: Zimbabwe

Fellows are employed by THRU Zim in Zimbabwe for 24 months.

Nationality or residence: Applicants must be African nationals and eligible to work in Zimbabwe.

Eligibility sourceSource 2

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

Applicants must have received a PhD or submitted their thesis at application, demonstrate academic excellence and provide support letters from two mentors.

Topics

THRU ZimBiomedical Research and Training Instituteglobal-health researchersbiomedical researchDigital Global Health Academy

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Source: sofarafrica.org