We are seeking applications from promising masters and doctoral candidates for the CSSFF-SAMRC Scholarship awards in disciplines related to vaccine research and development. This includes, for example, but is not limited to, chemical and process engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, virology, structural biology, bioinformatics, immunology, synthetic/analytical chemistry, and industrial pharmacy. The scholarship awards will include a stipend and some funds to cover research costs.

There is a national need to develop a cadre of clinician-scientists in South Africa; these are individuals with a degree in medicine or dentistry, who possess a PhD and are equipped to conduct high-level research and aspire to hold positions of leadership in the South African academic, clinical and research sectors.

The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to attract black scientists within the following research fields, which will be given preference: Biostatistics, Bioethics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Digital Health, Demography, Epidemiology, Environmental Public Health, Evolutionary Virology, Implementation Science, Health Economics, Genomics, Immunology and Structural Biology.

The SAMRC’s Self-initiated Research (SIR) Grants Programme is designed to support original research initiated by a researcher at a recognised research institution in various areas of health

The Government of the Republic of South Africa, through its Department of Science and Innovation, has received a grant funding commitment from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, through its KfW Development Bank, for the support of vaccine development and production in South Africa (the Project). The South African Medical Research Council has been appointed as the Project Executing Agency for the Project. The purpose of the Project is to address the gaps and strengthen the infrastructure for vaccine research, development, pre-clinical testing, pilot-scale production and regulation in South Africa.