Africa CDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Programme 2025

Apply by 30 May 2025 | Programme Duration: July 2025 – June 2027

Africa CDC, under the African Union, invites applications for a fully funded biomanufacturing fellowship aimed at upskilling current employees of African vaccine/therapeutics manufacturers.

Why This Fellowship?
Africa produces less than 1% of its vaccine needs. To shift this, the African Union aims to scale this to 60% by 2040. A skilled, well-trained workforce is essential to get there.

This fellowship addresses:

• Talent shortages in the health manufacturing workforce
• Lack of practical training programmes for employees
• Fragmented skill-building that leaves staff underprepared

Programme Overview

• Duration: 24 months (flexible, with short in-person sessions)
• Audience: Mid-career professionals in biomanufacturing
• Coverage: Fully funded by the Africa CDC

Training Includes:

• Industry-leading biomanufacturing & quality control practices
• R&D, process development & GMP compliance
• Leadership and entrepreneurship training
• Access to global and regional experts

Who Can Apply?
Master’s degree holders in:

• Biotechnology
• Pharmacy
• Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Biochemical Engineering

Must work in a registered biomanufacturing company in an AU member state

• Valid passport required
• Employer endorsement letter mandatory

Benefits:

• Return air tickets
• Per diem (DSA)
• Visa and insurance support
• Laptop and internet allowance
• Post-fellowship grant

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Apply Here: https://tools.africacdc.org/africacdcrc/surveys/?s=77DJFHWYHHTMM8LH
Deadline: 30 May 2025
Results: 15 June 2025

This is your chance to stand at the forefront of Africa’s health manufacturing transformation.
Apply today. Build tomorrow.