IDM-Africa Fellowship Programme in Infectious Disease Modelling 2026: Eligibility, Requirements, Benefits and How to Apply.

The IDM-Africa Fellowship Programme in Infectious Disease Modelling 2026 is a 12-month advanced training programme run by the IDM-Africa Strategic Training Hub (coordinated by the Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University). It is designed for early- and mid-career scientists in sub-Saharan Africa who have foundational modelling training and want to develop applied research projects that can inform public-health policy. Three positions are available: two hosted at ACE-Uganda in Kampala (English language) and one at ACE-Mali in Bamako (French language). The programme combines one month of intensive in-person placement followed by 11 months of online mentorship, where fellows develop their own modelling projects with guidance from experienced researchers. What you get • Structured mentorship from experienced infectious-disease modellers and public-health specialists • Support for developing an applied infectious-disease modelling project • Technical training in research methodology, data preparation, model building and interpretation • Guidance on scientific writing and policy communication • Peer-learning activities with other fellows • Access to partner institution resources and expertise • Support for producing peer-reviewed scientific publications, policy briefs and practical recommendations • Development of professional relationships with experts in epidemiology, modelling and public health How to apply 1. Prepare application materials including research proposal, CV and supporting documents 2. Obtain a letter from your home institution confirming support for participation, commitment to provide at least 50% protected time during online phase, and support for fellowship outputs 3. Submit application through the official Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Recruitment Portal 4. Indicate preferred host site (Uganda or Mali) and confirm language fluency requirement for that location

• Early- or mid-career scientist with foundational training and practical experience in infectious-disease modelling • Master's degree in a quantitative or health-related discipline with specified modelling training (eligible PhD candidates also considered) • Fluency in English (for Uganda placement) or French (for Mali placement) • Ability to commit 100% full-time equivalent (FTE) for one-month in-person placement • Ability to commit approximately 50% FTE for 11-month online mentorship period • Letter of support from home institution confirming at least 50% protected time during online mentorship phase • From a sub-Saharan African country (applicants from non-English-speaking or non-Francophone countries eligible if fluent in required language) • Application submitted through official IDI Recruitment Portal