Call for
Applications
APPLICATIONS FOR IDRC AND NICD/WHC POSITIONS ARE NOW OPEN
CISM AND AHRI POSITIONS WILL OPEN IN THE COMING WEEKS
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
OPEN
4 June 2026
OPEN
4 June 2026
Coming Soon
Applications Deadline
TBD
15 July 2026
1 July 2026
TBD
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