Call for
Applications
APPLICATIONS FOR AHRI AND IDRC POSITIONS
ARE NOW OPEN
CISM POSITIONS WILL OPEN IN THE COMING WEEKS
Important notice for CISM applicants
The CISM fellowship call will be launched soon. Please follow CISM's official website and social media channels for the announcement of the application dates and further updates.
About MAGNETS
Malaria Genomic Epidemiology and Biostatistics Network for Enhancing Talent in Sub-Saharan Africa
MAGNETS is a Horizon Europe EDCTP3-funded initiative offering 10 two-year, fully funded Master's-level fellowships to early- and mid-career researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fellows will receive structured training in malaria genomic epidemiology and biostatistics, embedded within ongoing research at four host African institutions.
MAGNETS is a consortium of six institutions: Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM, Mozambique), Infectious Disease Research Collaboration (IDRC, Uganda), National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) through Wits Health Consortium (WHC, South Africa), Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI, Ethiopia), ISGlobal (Spain), and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF, USA).
What the Fellowship Offers
Tuition fees
Full coverage of approved Master's programmes
Monthly Stipend
Living allowance troughout the fellowship
Computing resources
Personal laptop and access to high-performance computing
Training events
Workshops, analytical bootcamps and one regional conference
Mentorship
Structured mentorship from natioanl and international malaria experts
Career development
Individual development plan and cohort-wide training activities
Host Institutions and Open Positions
Host Institution
CISM
Centro de Investigaçao em Saude de Manhiça
IDRC
Infectious Disease Research Collaboration
NICD
National Institute for Communicable Diseases
AHRI
Armauer Hansen Research Institute
Country
Mozambique
Uganda
South Africa
Ethiopia
Positions
3
3
2
2
Applications Opened
Coming Soon
CLOSED
CLOSED
OPEN
25 June 2026
Applications Deadline
TBD
15 July 2026
1 July 2026
30 July 2026
Applicants may apply to more than one institutions
For research content, supervisor details, and suggested Master's programmes for each Institution, loook the full applications guidelines
Who can apply?
Academic Background
Biological sciences, medicine, statistics, public health, economics and related disciplines
Affiliation
Researchers working in malaria or infectious disease institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Master's eligibility
Must satisfy admission requirements of an eligible Master's programme
Employment commitment
Commitment to work in a relevant role in SSA for at least 2 years after the fellowship
Lenguage proficiency
Sufficient proficency in the lenguage of instruction (English or Portuguese)
Complete application
Applications must be submitted before the deadline
MAGNETS explicity encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups. Previous genomics experience is not required. Career gaps will not be penalised.
Required Documents
How Applications are assessed
Applications are reviewed by the MAGNETS Selection Comittee in four stages. The final list is subject to endorsment by the MAGNETS General Assembly
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Eligibility screening
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Candidates review and shortlisting
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Interviews
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Final Selection
FAQs
(For portuguese see below)
1. Does the MAGNETS fellowship guarantee admission to a program?
No. MAGNETS is a fellowship program that provides financial support and mentorship to MSc students in Epidemiology or Statistics. The MAGNETS consortium is composed of research institutions that can provide mentorship and dissertation projects to students. Applying to, and being admitted to, an appropriate MSc program remains the responsibility of the applicant.
2. What MSc programs are eligible?
We have suggested MSc programs for each institution where the MAGNETS host institution has established mechanisms to co-supervise a dissertation. Programs not on this list are subject to an eligibility check by the MAGNETS Selection Committee (SC). Programs must be in Statistics or Epidemiology, or include sufficient formal academic training in those areas to qualify. The fit between the proposed MSc program and the MAGNETS program will be considered as part of the evaluation.
3. Can I defer the fellowship?
Fellowships are granted for a maximum of 2 years within the lifespan of the project (until March 2029). Provided there is a clear path to completing the dissertation and academic coursework within that timeline, the SC Committee may consider a deferral request if it is duly justified. Note that this information forms part of the evaluation.
4. Can I keep the fellowship if I'm not admitted to the MSc program?
No. Award of the fellowship is conditional on the prospective Fellow securing admission to the MSc program(s) they intended to apply to.
FAQs
1. A bolsa MAGNETS garante a admissão num programa?
Não. O MAGNETS é um programa de bolsas que oferece apoio financeiro e mentoria a estudantes de Mestrado em Epidemiologia ou Estatística. O consórcio MAGNETS é composto por instituições de investigação que podem oferecer mentoria e projetos de dissertação aos estudantes. Candidatar-se e ser admitido num programa de Mestrado adequado continua a ser da responsabilidade do candidato.
2. Que programas de Mestrado são elegíveis?
Sugerimos programas de Mestrado para cada instituição em que a instituição de acolhimento do MAGNETS tenha estabelecido mecanismos para co-supervisionar uma dissertação. Programas que não constem desta lista estão sujeitos a verificação de elegibilidade pelo Comité de Selecção (SC) do MAGNETS. Os programas devem ser em Estatística ou Epidemiologia, ou incluir formação académica formal suficiente nessas áreas para se qualificarem. A adequação entre o programa de Mestrado proposto e o programa MAGNETS será considerada como parte da avaliação.
3. Posso adiar a bolsa?
As bolsas são concedidas por um período máximo de 2 anos dentro do período de vigência do projeto (até março de 2029). Desde que exista um percurso claro para concluir a dissertação e a formação académica dentro desse prazo, o Comité Diretivo (SC) poderá considerar um pedido de adiamento, desde que devidamente justificado. Note-se que esta informação faz parte da avaliação.
4. Posso manter a bolsa se não for admitido no programa de Mestrado?
Não. A atribuição da bolsa está condicionada à obtenção, pelo/a futuro/a Bolseiro/a, da admissão no(s) programa(s) de Mestrado a que pretendia candidatar-se.