Program Description: 

Title: African STARS MSc Fellowship in Bioinformatics

Application deadline: 26 June 2025

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African STARS MSc Fellowship in Bioinformatics: Overview

Applications are now open for the prestigious African STARS Fellowship, a fully funded MSc program in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The program is offered by the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) in collaboration with the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and supported by the Mastercard Foundation. This 2-year MSc equips emerging African scientists with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to lead research in infectious diseases and pathogen genomics.

Program Duration: February 2026 – January 2028
Location: Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

African STARS MSc Fellowship in Bioinformatics: Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be born in and/or residing in Africa

• Be 35 years or younger at the time of application

• Hold a BSc Honours (NQF level 8) or equivalent 4-year degree with at least 65% in one of the following fields:

  • Bioinformatics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related fields

• Women are strongly encouraged to apply

African STARS MSc Fellowship in Bioinformatics: Benefits

✔ Full tuition coverage
✔ Accommodation and living stipend
✔ Research-related expenses
✔ Air travel expenses
✔ Health insurance
✔ Mentorship from experienced supervisors
✔ Career development workshops

African STARS MSc Fellowship in Bioinformatics: Application Requirements

1. African STARS Fellowship application form (Scholarship Application)
   Deadline: 26 June 2025

2. Formal MSc admission application to Stellenbosch University
   Deadline for admission:

   • 31 August 2025 (International applicants)

   • 30 September 2025 (South African applicants)