AiBST 2020 Masters in Genomics & Precision Medicine Scholarships for African Students

Published: 20 Jan 2020 1,628 views

The African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology (AIBST) and Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to offer a Master degree in Genomics and Precision Medicine.

Lectures and practical exercises will be held at the African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology (AiBST). At least 3 months of the research project will be at an international laboratory at a leading University or in Industry.

This program is designed to advance the scientific and technical knowledge and translational capabilities required for drugs and diagnostics innovations in the fight against the persistent challenge of infectious diseases and emerging burden of noncommunicable diseases. Graduates of this program will be able to harness the power of genomics for public health precision medicine solutions, thus enable sub Saharan Africa to achieve the SDGs and African Union’s Agenda 2063 goals on health and wellbeing.

AiBST Masters Scholarship

Benefits of AiBST Masters Scholarship

The ten qualifying students will be awarded full scholarship that cover; (i) two return air tickets (one per year) to home country; (ii) registration fees; (iii) full board accommodation that provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, transport to and from residence to AiBST and (v) medical aid cover.

Candidates are expected to take care of their other daily requirements not covered by the scholarship.

AiBST Masters Scholarship Courses

• Genomics and Precision

Requirements for AiBST Masters Scholarship

1. An honours degree or equivalent in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, medicine, chemistry or any relevant degree);
2. Not older than 25 years at the time of commencement in August 2020;
3. A national and currently resident in a country in one of the five regions of Africa, North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa;
4. Possessing English language spoken and written skills to effectively participate in an English taught degree program; and
5. Prepared to relocate to Zimbabwe on a full time basis for a period of 2 years.

Selection Process

Submission will go through two stages of evaluation, first by fellows or representatives of regional and continental organisations and societies in the biomedical field (medical, pharmaceutical, biochemical societies, and academies of science).

The participation of these important organisations will ensure that the applicants and final winners are visible in the national, regional and continental research and development ecosystem. The shortlisted candidates will go to the second round, where they will be evaluated by members of AiBST and CUT academic committees via skype interviews.

Application Deadline

How to Apply