BACKGROUND
Master’s training provides a foundation for further specialisation in an area of research. In line with our goal of building local research capacity by feeding the research career pipeline at all levels, Pwani University, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) and KAVI-Institute for Clinical Research are jointly offering seven (7) fully funded studentships for an MSc in Bioinformatics with support from the Gates Foundation. The 2-year studentships will support interested applicants to undertake training in Bioinformatics with a research project at KWTRP, KAVI-ICR, Pwani University Biosciences Research Centre (PUBReC), among other collaborating partners.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must first ensure eligibility for admission to Pwani University for a Master’s in bioinformatics as outlined at https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/academics1/courses-and-programmes/selected-programmes/msc-bioinformatics.
MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree, Second Class Honours Upper Division in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/ Molecular Biology/ Computer Science or an equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution.
- Applicants should have attained at least a B+ or an equivalent in their KCSE/O-level/senior secondary school exams.
- For non-classified degrees, e.g., medical laboratory science, nursing, and pharmacy, please obtain institutionally approved average scores or GPA.
- Foreign academic certificates/degrees must be recognised and equated by the Commission for University Education in Kenya (https://www.cue.or.ke/ )
ABOUT THE STUDENTSHIP
The studentship covers tuition fees, stipends, and medical expenses.
SELECTION PROCESS
Studentships will be awarded competitively through shortlisting of online applications and subsequent oral interviews. Applicants on an ongoing Master’s programme will not be considered.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Click on the title of a position you are interested in to see the full description of the post (in this case, the MSc in Bioinformatics studentships).
- A link to submit the Application will be available at the bottom of the page.
- Click on the “Apply” and complete the form. You’ll be required to create an account and update your profile before applying for the preferred position.
If you have any questions about the programme, please get in touch with the Programme Co-ordinator, Professor Suhaila Hashim (s.hashim@pu.ac.ke). For any queries on the admission process or eligibility, please get in touch with Pwani University Admissions Office: Mr. Said Mwinyi; T: +254 725916145 | 0417525100; E: s.mwinyi@pu.ac.ke | admission@pu.ac.ke
STARTING DATE: Studentships start in September 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 16, 2025
NOTE: ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be accepted.
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted