Africa CDC and AVMI Industrial Fellowship Programme in Vaccine Manufacturing Cohort II
📖 About
The Africa CDC and AVMI Industrial Fellowship Programme is designed to equip recent graduates with the competencies outlined in the Vaccine R&D and Vaccine Manufacturing Competency Frameworks developed by the Africa CDC.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in vaccine manufacturing over 1 year, with a strong focus on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Fellows will be placed at an active vaccine manufacturing institution in one of the following countries:
- Egypt
- Senegal
- South Africa
🎁 Benefits
Africa CDC will provide funding that includes:
- Return flight tickets to the industrial fellowship site
- Minimal stipend to support daily expenses
- Visa fees
- Documents to facilitate the visa application
✅ Eligibility Criteria
The industrial fellowship programme is targeted at recent graduates (not more than 3 years) with Bachelor's or Master's degrees in the following fields:
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Biomanufacturing/Vaccine Manufacturing
Additional requirements:
- Must be a citizen of an African Union Member State
- Must possess a valid passport
- Must be available to participate in the industrial fellowship programme in one of the listed countries
- Must be proficient in English or French
📅 Application Date and Process
To apply, visit the official application website.
⏳ Application Deadline
30 April, 2026
For more details, visit the official Africa CDC website.
- Return flight tickets to the industrial fellowship site
- Minimal stipend to support daily expenses
- Visa fees
- Documents to facilitate the visa application
