Roche African Genomics Program Bursary – MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Medical Research Council / Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) & London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Location: Entebbe, Uganda (access to UMIC facilities)
This bursary aims to strengthen genomics and bioinformatics capacity across Africa by supporting African MSc and PhD students, as well as early-career researchers. Awardees gain access to the Uganda Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC) high-performance computing cluster, mentorship from leading African and international genomics researchers, and collaboration opportunities to accelerate their research.
Eligibility Criteria
*MSc or PhD students, or early-career researchers in genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related fields
*African nationals (preference for affiliation with African institutions and underrepresented groups)
*Commitment to advancing genomics research in Africa
Funding / Coverage
*£2,000 award per recipient
*Access to UMIC’s high-performance computing and bioinformatics training resources
*Mentorship and collaboration with leading genomics researchers
*Certificate of award and participation
31 oktober 2025