Advance Your Career in Public Health! Applications Now Open for the Africa CDC Epidemiology Track Fellowship 2025
Are you passionate about protecting communities across Africa from disease outbreaks and health threats? The Africa CDC Epidemiology Track Fellowship Programme 2025 is a prestigious, fully funded fellowship designed to strengthen the capacity of African professionals in public health surveillance and response.
Led by Africa CDC in partnership with key health stakeholders, this fellowship aims to build a strong workforce of epidemiologists to safeguard Africa’s health security through world-class training and hands-on experience.
Program Overview
- Program Title: Epidemiology Track Fellowship Programme
- Host Organization: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Program Duration: 12 months (Full-time)
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Delivery Format: In-person training, field placement, and virtual modules
- Location: Various African Union Member States
Who is Eligible to Apply?
✔ Citizens of African Union Member States
✔ Must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
✔ Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public health practice
✔ Proficient in written and spoken English; French and Portuguese are a plus
✔ Willing and available to commit full-time to the one-year fellowship
What Fellows Will Gain
- Advanced training in outbreak investigation, disease surveillance, data analysis, and emergency response
- Placement in national public health institutes or ministries of health across Africa
- Mentorship from seasoned public health professionals
- Networking with regional and international public health experts
- Monthly stipend and support for travel and accommodation
- Professional development through workshops, field assignments, and global health events
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: May 10, 2025
- Selection Announcement: June 2025
- Fellowship Start: July 2025
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated commitment to public health in Africa
- Strong academic and professional background in epidemiology
- Problem-solving mindset and leadership potential
- Willingness to be deployed during public health emergencies
Apply Today to Lead Africa’s Public Health Future!
If you’re an ambitious public health professional eager to grow your impact, the Africa CDC Epidemiology Track Fellowship is your gateway to leadership in disease prevention and control across the continent.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2025
Apply Here: Africa CDC Fellowship Application
