ACTG 2021-2022 Academic Scholarship for African Scientists

Published: 20 Jul 2021

African Center for Translational Genomics (ACTG), an initiative of 54gene, is pleased to announce the 2021 Academic Scholarship open to emerging genomics scientists.

The scholarship aims at enhancing Africa’s competitive advantage in the genomics research and development space, globally, by reaching and assisting young scientists as early as possible in their career

ACTG Academic Scholarship

Application Deadline	August 15, 2021
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	African Center for Translational Genomics(ACTG)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of ACTG Academic Scholarship

Up to $4,000 is available per scholar per year for up to 4 years

Requirements for ACTG Academic Scholarship

To be considered eligible for the ACTG Academic Scholarship, applicants are to meet the following requirements:

• Open to African graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results.
• It is for students enrolled in full-time PhD programs and who are committed to the completion of their program within the three or four year period of their study as defined by their academic institutions.
• Applicants must be admitted to study molecular genetics or genetic epidemiology or related fields.

Application Documents

• Statement of interest from the applicant indicating academic qualifications, research interests, his/her suitability to work with the NCD-GHS and career goals (one paragraph for each criterion). Additional information on past research projects, on-campus or off-campus activities and accomplishments that would aid the Committee in reaching its decision can also be included (max. 2 pages).
• CV of the applicant
• Research proposal summary in either genetic epidemiology or molecular genetics of any of the NCDs highlighted above (max. 4 pages).
• Letter of support from the department chair or faculty supervisor of the applicant stating the student’s academic qualifications and accomplishments, career goals, and reasons for selecting the candidate (max. 2 pages).

Application Deadline

August 15, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to African Center for Translational Genomics(ACTG) on www.actginitiative.com to apply