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Three Fully Funded MSc Epidemiology Scholarships – FORTRESS-SSA at the University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa

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Master's

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Three fully funded MSc scholarships are available through FORTRESS-SSA, a Global Health EDCTP3 initiative at the Wits School of Public Health. The post does not specify the stipend amount or detailed tuition and benefit coverage.

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Oct 31, 2026

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South Africa

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University of the Witwatersrand

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Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health Policy
Global Health
Medical Science
Salud Pública

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About this position

Three fully funded MSc Epidemiology scholarships are available through FORTRESS-SSA, a Global Health EDCTP3 initiative at the Wits School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.

The scholarships support postgraduate study in epidemiology, public health, and global health for the 2027 academic year. Applicants must meet the University of the Witwatersrand's admission requirements for the MSc Epidemiology programme.

The call prioritises candidates working with a National Public Health Institute or Ministry of Health. Successful scholars must commit to returning to public-health service after graduation. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

The scholarship deadline is 31 October 2026. For scholarship enquiries, contact Caroline Vika at [email protected]. Programme information and admission details are available through the Wits MSc Epidemiology page.

Funding details

Three fully funded MSc scholarships are available through FORTRESS-SSA, a Global Health EDCTP3 initiative at the Wits School of Public Health. The post does not specify the stipend amount or detailed tuition and benefit coverage.

What's required

Applicants must meet the University of the Witwatersrand's MSc Epidemiology admission requirements. The call prioritises applicants working with a National Public Health Institute or Ministry of Health and requires a commitment to return to public-health service after graduation. Women are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Review the Wits MSc Epidemiology admission requirements and programme information at the linked University of the Witwatersrand course page. Apply according to the FORTRESS-SSA scholarship call before 31 October 2026. Contact Caroline Vika at [email protected] for scholarship-specific questions.

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