Call : FAS Bioscience Market Analysis Fellowship; Virtual

Call for Applications: FAS Bioscience Market Analysis Fellowship (Virtual, 2025)

Future African Scientist (FAS) is seeking passionate individuals from Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Cameroon, and Zimbabwe to contribute to a landmark FAS Bioscience Market Analysis.

Over a 2-month virtual engagement, participants will collaborate with professionals from Washington University in St. Louis to gather and analyze data on the bioscience landscape across East, West, and Central Africa. The findings will inform opportunities for local manufacturing in healthcare and research.

Who should apply?

Students, scientists, lab managers, entrepreneurs, and researchers eager to support Africa’s bioscience innovation ecosystem—especially those interested in diagnostics, reagents, and biotechnology manufacturing.

What to expect:

Collaborate with experts and fellow contributors across Africa Participate in a structured training program using tools like SWOT and PEST analysis

Receive mentorship and guidance from bioscience professionals

Contribute to a high-impact regional market analysis report

Be considered for the FAS in-person convening in 2026

Time Commitment:

Participants should be able to commit 10–15 hours per week over the course of 8 weeks, including training sessions, team check-ins, and guided research activities.

Requirements

• No prior business background is required—just curiosity, commitment, and a passion for science-driven development in your region.

Future African Scientist is a non-profit organization that equips early-career scientists and undergraduate students with the advanced research skills, infrastructure, and networks they need to translate research findings into products, policies, and practices.