WACCBIP Call for Applications: DELTAS II Programme PhD, Postdoctoral, and Senior Research Fellowships

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The West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP)-DELTAS II is inviting applications from African scientists for three types of fellowships: PhD, Postdoctoral and Senior Research Fellowships. The WACCBIP-DELTAS II programme is seeking ambitious African scientists to study and work in an environment that promotes the development of leadership skills and networking with other scientists in Africa.

As a Centre of Excellence for biomedical research, WACCBIP supports a wide range of research activities. In conjunction with its international partners, the Centre provides a rigorous PhD training programme, offers a well-resourced research environment to promote the research careers of newly graduated PhDs, and supports the establishment of independent researchers in their chosen fields. The DELTAS II programme is supported by the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA) with funding from Wellcome and UK FCDO. 

Priority Diseases

A.    Congenital and non-communicable diseases including: Sickle Cell Disease; Hearing Impairment; Cancer.

B.    Infectious diseases including: Protozoan pathogens – Malaria and Trypanosomiasis; viruses – SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Marburg Virus, Ebola Virus Disease, Rotaviral Infections, Influenza and Dengue fever; Helminths – Schistosomiasis and Filariasis; Mycobacteria – Tuberculosis and Buruli ulcer; Other Bacterial Pathogens – Gastro-intestinal and blood infections; Fungal pathogens – Cryptococcosis and Candidiasis

Research areas:

  • Human genetics;
  • Disease pathogenesis and immunogenetics;
  • Pathogen genomics/Bioinformatics;
  • Host-pathogen interactions;
  • Diagnostics;
  • Molecular epidemiology;
  • Pandemic preparedness;
  • Antimicrobial Resistance;
  • Drug and vaccine discovery for development.

 1. PhD fellowship

Eligibility:

  • Be an African national who holds a relevant Master’s degree;
  • Be a highly motivated individual interested in working on one of the listed priority disease areas and research themes.

Funding details:

  • Tuition at the University of Ghana;
  • A monthly stipend;
  • Research supplies and reagents;
  • Three-month research visit to a partner institution;
  • Other related costs (such as international conferences, courses and workshops).

2. Postdoctoral fellowship

Eligibility:

  • Be an African who received his/her PhD degree within the last four years with interest in developing a research career in the biosciences in Africa;
  • Develop innovative research proposal that can be completed within 3 years;
  • Be a highly motivated individual interested in developing novel research directions;
  • Work with minimal supervision and have a high standard for research ethics;
  • Be interested in working on one of the listed priority disease areas and research themes.

Funding details:

  • A monthly salary;
  • Research supplies and reagents;
  • Conference attendance;
  • Other related costs including relocation costs for international fellows.

3. Senior Research fellowship

Eligibility:

  • Be an African who received his/her PhD degree at least 4 years ago, with strong interest in establishing a research career in the biosciences in Africa;
  • Develop a comprehensive research proposal with a long-term vision to establish a research track in one of the WACCBIP priority areas, and including deliverables within 3 years;
  • Be a highly motivated individual interested in driving innovative research and training young scientists;
  • Have a high standard for research ethics;
  • Be interested in working on one of the listed priority disease areas and research themes.

Funding details:

  • A monthly salary;
  • Research supplies and reagents;
  • Dedicated PhD and Master’s students;
  • Conference grant;
  • Other related costs including relocation costs for international fellows.

Read more here.

Application deadline June 12, 2023.

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