Apply Now: Fully Funded 2025 African STARS MSc Fellowship In Bioinformatics
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Posted 3 months ago at 12:03 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 by Admin
Applications are open for the 2025 African STARS MSc Fellowship — a fully funded programme at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. This opportunity is for young African researchers passionate about infectious diseases and bioinformatics.
What the Programme Offers
A full-time, 2-year master's degree that includes:
• 9 months of intensive coursework in statistics and bioinformatics
• Electives in infectious diseases or pathogen genomics
• Over 1 year of laboratory-based research
• Career development workshops
• Mentorship from expert supervisors
What the Scholarship Covers
• Full tuition
• Housing
• Monthly stipend
• Research expenses
• Return airfare
• Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
• Be born in Africa or currently reside in Africa
• Be 35 years or younger
• Hold a 4-year degree or BSc Honours (minimum 65%) in:
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Biochemistry / Genetics / Molecular Biology
- Or closely related fields
Note: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
There are 2 required steps:
Step 1 – Scholarship Application
• Complete the form on the African STARS Fellowship page https://forms.gle/FT7S6Qse1qrJtHQu9
• Deadline: 26 June 2025
Step 2 – University Admission
• Apply for MSc admission at Stellenbosch University https://student.sun.ac.za/signup/
• Deadlines:
- 31 August 2025 (Non-South Africans)
- 30 September 2025 (South Africans)
More Information
Visit the official African STARS MSc Fellowship page to learn more. https://www.starsfellows.africa/apply/
What the Programme Offers
A full-time, 2-year master's degree that includes:
• 9 months of intensive coursework in statistics and bioinformatics
• Electives in infectious diseases or pathogen genomics
• Over 1 year of laboratory-based research
• Career development workshops
• Mentorship from expert supervisors
What the Scholarship Covers
• Full tuition
• Housing
• Monthly stipend
• Research expenses
• Return airfare
• Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
• Be born in Africa or currently reside in Africa
• Be 35 years or younger
• Hold a 4-year degree or BSc Honours (minimum 65%) in:
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Biochemistry / Genetics / Molecular Biology
- Or closely related fields
Note: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
There are 2 required steps:
Step 1 – Scholarship Application
• Complete the form on the African STARS Fellowship page https://forms.gle/FT7S6Qse1qrJtHQu9
• Deadline: 26 June 2025
Step 2 – University Admission
• Apply for MSc admission at Stellenbosch University https://student.sun.ac.za/signup/
• Deadlines:
- 31 August 2025 (Non-South Africans)
- 30 September 2025 (South Africans)
More Information
Visit the official African STARS MSc Fellowship page to learn more. https://www.starsfellows.africa/apply/
