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Genomic surveillance only works when there are enough skilled people to produce and interpret the data. To build that capacity, the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University is offering 20 short-term fellowships in genomics and bioinformatics.

The training runs in two modules at CERI in Stellenbosch. Fellows can take one or both:

• Wet lab training: 25 to 29 January 2027, covering genomic data production.
• Bioinformatics training: 1 to 5 February 2027, covering bioinformatics, phylogenetic data analysis and epidemiology.

The fellowship covers travel, accommodation, meals and ground transfers in South Africa.

Who can apply

The fellowships are open to people from national institutes of health and academic organisations in South Africa, historically disadvantaged institutions (HDIs) and other research organisations who want to build skills in wet-lab genomic data production, bioinformatics, phylogenetic analysis and epidemiology. These include:

• Laboratory technologists
• Postgraduate students
• Postdoctoral research fellows
• Bioinformaticians
• Clinical infectious diseases specialists
• Public health officials
• Senior scientists

How to apply

Apply online by 6 November 2026: Apply here

Queries: Dr Cheryl Baxter, cbaxter@sun.ac.za

The training is delivered in collaboration with the Network for Genomic Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA), The Pandemic Fund, IP3, the National Research Foundation (NRF), the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the World Bank Group and German Cooperation (GIZ).

News date: 2026-10-13

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