Fogarty African Bioethics Post-Doctoral Fellowship (FAB-PDF) Program 2026

Fogarty African Bioethics Post-Doctoral Fellowship (FAB-PDF) Program 2026

The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics (BI), in collaboration with the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) and the University of Oxford Ethox Centre (Ethox), has invited applications for the Fogarty African Bioethics Post-Doctoral Fellowship (FAB-PDF) Program. This prestigious fellowship is designed to advance research and leadership capacity in bioethics among scholars from Africa.

About the Fellowship

The Fogarty African Bioethics Post-Doctoral Fellowship (FAB-PDF) is an advanced 18-month fellowship programme aimed at supporting early-career researchers and academics working in the field of bioethics. The programme provides interdisciplinary training, mentorship, and opportunities to engage with global bioethics networks.

Fellowship Details

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will receive:

• Stipend: USD 5,290 per month (pre-tax)

• Financial support to cover:

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Incidental expenses during residency periods at the Berman Institute

• Health benefits as per programme guidelines

• Access to internationally recognized faculty, mentorship, and collaborative research opportunities in bioethics.

Programme Highlights

The fellowship offers participants opportunities to:

• Undertake advanced training in bioethics and health ethics research.

• Engage in interdisciplinary research addressing ethical challenges in healthcare, science, and public policy.

• Collaborate with leading scholars and institutions in global bioethics.

• Build academic leadership and research capacity in bioethics within African contexts.

• Expand professional networks through international collaborations and mentorship.

Important Date

Application Deadline:
17 July 2026, 11:59 PM (US Eastern Time)

Application Link

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official application portal:

Apply Here: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/A-187521-3

The FAB-PDF Programme presents an outstanding opportunity for emerging bioethics scholars from Africa to gain advanced training, conduct impactful research, and contribute to addressing complex ethical challenges in health and society through international collaboration and academic excellence.