ITM sub-Saharan Africa Health Research and Innovation (SAHRI) Fellowship Program 2026-2029

The SAHRI Fellowship is a three-year training pathway designed to empower 12 mid-career biomedical and clinical researchers from sub-Saharan Africa to become leaders in biomedical innovation and clinical research. The programme is fully funded and structured into academic, placement, and return-home phases, including a Master of Science in Tropical Medicine and internships at partner institutions and BioNTech. Fellows pursue a career development track with opportunities for further PhD study and regional impact.

Tuition fees and internship costs, accommodation, living stipend, research-related expenses, international air travel, health insurance.

Applicants must be nationals of a sub-Saharan African country and hold a university degree equivalent to a Master’s, with interest in infectious disease research aligned to EDCTP priorities. Applicants should have institutional support to take leave and a clear plan to advance health research in Africa.

Submit a formal application to the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp for admission to the Master of Science in Tropical Medicine – SAHRI Fellowship.