Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship For Public Health Professionals (Fully Funded)
Applications are open for the fully funded Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship For Public Health Professionals. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline is 16th February 2025. The MMF Aptitude Test will take place for eligible candidates on 22nd February 2025.
Tell Me About The Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship:
The Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship (MMF) is a specialized training initiative aimed at enhancing the mathematical modelling capacity of public health professionals in Nigeria. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the fellowship is a collaborative effort between Corona Management Systems (CMS), the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and the World Health Organisation (WHO). Participants will receive training in malaria epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and modelling approaches that can support strategic planning and evaluation. The fellowship is fully funded and offers logistical support, particularly for female participants with children under 18 months.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The fellowship is open to professionals with academic backgrounds in:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology (including environmental, parasite, and veterinary epidemiology)
- Biostatistics
- Bioinformatics
- Applied Mathematics
Category: Fellowship
Who can Apply for the Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship?
- Only female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Must hold a Master’s degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or applied mathematics.
- Must have specialized training in malaria and other infectious disease control programs (especially graduates from accredited Field Epidemiology Training Programs).
- Must be affiliated with a Nigerian public institution working in One Health (human health, animal health, or environmental health).
- Must have at least three years of professional experience.
- Institutions must be willing to officially release candidates for scheduled physical training sessions in Abuja.
Desirable Candidates:
- Post-Docs and Junior Lecturers in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Public Health/Community Medicine Resident Doctors in Training
- Data management specialists from malaria programs, National Stop Transmission of Polio cohorts, Rapid Response Teams, or other emergency preparedness and response teams
- Monitoring and Evaluation staff working with quantitative data analysis in government ministries, departments, or agencies
How are Applicants Selected?
- Candidates will be assessed based on academic qualifications, professional experience, and alignment with the fellowship objectives.
- Priority will be given to candidates under 50 years old.
Required Documents:
Applicants will need to submit:
- Proof of academic qualifications (Master’s degree or higher)
- Evidence of affiliation with a Nigerian public institution
- Professional experience documentation
- Consent from their institution to attend in-person training sessions in Abuja
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria
Where will the Award be Taken?
Nigeria
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship?
Additionally, the benefits include:
- Fully funded training with no tuition fees.
- Logistical assistance for both online and in-person training sessions.
- Special support for women with children under 18 months, including:
- Transportation and accommodation assistance for children and childminders during in-person training.
- Daycare support during in-person sessions.
- Flexible remote learning hours for mothers.
How Long Will the Award Last?
10 months
Additional Information
- Women with children under 18 months will be eligible for added support for transportation and accommodation for their children and child minders for in-person trainings and field postings.
- Women with children under 18 months will be provided with day care for young children during in-person trainings, in addition to the remote flexible learning hours.
- Every applicant that successfully meets the eligibility criteria will be required to pass baseline aptitude test on 22 February 2024 as requisite for admission to this fellowship.
