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Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships in Epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand, 2027 University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
The post describes three fully funded master's scholarships. No stipend amount or specific details of tuition, living-cost, or other financial coverage are provided.
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Country
South Africa
University
University of the Witwatersrand
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About this position
Fully funded master's scholarship opportunity in Epidemiology for the 2027 academic year at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The FORTRESS-SSA Consortium (Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium of Advanced Biostatistics) is offering three awards. The opportunity is intended for candidates pursuing advanced training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health research relevant to sub-Saharan Africa.
Applicants must be citizens of an English-speaking sub-Saharan African country, currently work in a national public health institute or Ministry of Health, hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent, and be aged 35 or under by 31 December 2026.
The application deadline is 31 October 2026, with studies starting in 2027. For application instructions, contact Caroline Vika at [email protected].
Funding details
The post describes three fully funded master's scholarships. No stipend amount or specific details of tuition, living-cost, or other financial coverage are provided.
What's required
Applicants must be citizens of an English-speaking sub-Saharan African country, work in a national public health institute or Ministry of Health, hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent, and be aged 35 or under by 31 December 2026.
How to apply
Apply for the FORTRESS-SSA master's scholarship at the University of the Witwatersrand. Contact [email protected] for application instructions and submit before 31 October 2026.
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