Girls in Biotech Fellowship 2026 – Free Virtual Bioinformatics Training for African Women Scientists ·Free Virtual Bioinformatics Training for African Women Scientists

Girls in Biotech Fellowship 2026

Job Title: Girls in Biotech Fellowship 2026 – Bioinformatics Cohort
Job Location: Virtual (Online)
Closing Date: 1 August 2026
Contract: 3-month virtual training program

Overview

Applications are now open for the Girls in Biotech Fellowship 2026 – Bioinformatics Cohort!

This is a 3-month virtual weekend training designed to empower young women passionate about bioinformatics by equipping them with practical skills for analyzing biological data.

The fellowship offers an engaging, flexible online learning experience focused on essential bioinformatics competencies.

Focus Areas

• R Programming Basics
• Data Handling & Preparation
• Descriptive & Inferential Statistics
• Data Visualization
• Applied Biological Data Analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be female
• Be an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate student pursuing a biological science-related program
• Reside in Africa

• Have access to a working laptop
• Have reliable internet connectivity
• Be available to participate in virtual training sessions during the fellowship period

Programme Details

• Application Deadline: 1 August 2026
• Programme Dates: 15 August – 21 October 2026 (Weekends Only)

Who Can Apply?

• Female students at undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate levels in biological sciences
• Residents of Africa
• No prior coding or bioinformatics experience required
• Must possess a working laptop and reliable internet connection

Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain proficiency in:

• R Programming Basics
• Data Handling & Preparation
• Descriptive & Inferential Statistics

• Data Visualization
• Applied Biological Data Analysis

How to Apply

Register now via this application link and learn more about the fellowship and Hive Biolab at Hive Biolab.

The bioinformatics module is proudly supported by The Company of Biologists.