Mastercard Foundation Launches $9 Million African STARS Fellowship to Boost Scientific Capacity in Epidemic Response

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Stellenbosch University and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar, has launched the African STARS Fellowship Programme, a $9 million initiative aimed at enhancing Africa's capacity to respond to epidemics and pandemics. The programme seeks to develop a new generation of scientists skilled in genomics, diagnostics, and vaccine development, positioning the continent as a leader in global health innovation. In its initial three-year phase, the African STARS Fellowship will support 131 fellows, with a strong focus on inclusivity. Sixty per ce...