EANBIT MSc Scholarship in Bioinformatics for East African Students for Master

EANBIT MSc Scholarship in Bioinformatics for East African Students for Master
  •  Master
  •  02-Jun-2021
  •   Africa
  • $$  Tuition and functional fees, more

The Eastern Africa Network for Bioinformatics Training (EANBiT) is a training network supported by Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health (FIC-NIH, USA), the Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders (IDeAL) and the Human Health & Heredity in Africa (h3Africa.org). This network consists of three universities: Pwani (PU); Makerere (MU) and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and four Research Institutes (MUHAS), and four research institutions: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology(icipe); KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP); Biosciences eastern and central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI hub) and Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).

EANBiT aims to develop a critical mass of bioinformaticians in the region through a high-quality Masters training. Students are registered and spend their first year at one of the partner universities undertaking taught units before undertaking their research project at a partner research centre in the second year. Further, the taught units are enhanced through a 5-week intensive course facilitated by renowned local and international bioinformaticians. Consequently, the programme has an over 90% timely completion rate with many graduates wining PhD scholarships and research positions within a year of completion.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • The EANBiT fellowships are open to nationals of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania only.
  • Applicants must meet each of the separate university admission requirements for the MSc degree.
  • A comprehensive curriculum vitae including any relevant research work and experience.
  • A one-page letter of motivation explaining why one wants to pursue an MSc. in Bioinformatics.
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts and degree certificate.
  • Contacts of at least two referees.
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Offered Benefits

The network will provide full scholarships and will cover the following:

  • Tuition fees for the entire course.
  • Basic medical and accident insurance.
  • A monthly stipend to cover accommodation and living expenses for two years, subject to progress reviews.
  • Reasonable support for the MSc research project and supervision.

Application Process

To apply, go to the online application platform on the website and upload the following documents:

  • A comprehensive curriculum vitae including any relevant research work and experience
  • A one-page letter of motivation explaining why one wants to pursue an MSc. in Bioinformatics
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts and degree certificate
  • The application process is two-fold:
  • Applications for places should be made to the preferred host training institution. Institutions and their contact persons are listed. Kindly contact the contact person for information on required qualifications.
  • Once the applicant meets the University qualifications, then they can proceed to apply for the scholarship
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