Apply now for the Biological Threat Reduction Training Policy Program and Fellowship for rising African biosecurity leaders (USD $30,000 stipend for selected fellows)
Closing Date: 30 March 2026
Apply now for the Biological Threat Reduction Training Policy Program and Fellowship for rising African biosecurity leaders (USD $30,000 stipend for selected fellows)
The Brown University Pandemic Center, with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is seeking applicants for the Biological Threat Reduction Training Policy Program (biological threat reduction course) and a 12-month Fellowship for rising African biosecurity leaders.
In formal collaboration with Africa CDC, CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), and the International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science (IBBIS), this initiative is designed to cultivate a sustainable pipeline of experts to lead biological threat reduction efforts across the continent.
Available Opportunities
- 12-Month Fellowship: A highly selective, implementation-focused placement for those ready to execute biosecurity protocols at a high level.
- 9-Week Virtual Course: Designed for mid-career professionals to critically examine and mitigate global biosecurity risks.
Application Instructions
To apply for the Virtual Course & Fellowship: Submit your application via the portal here:
https://lnkd.in/eUw4QTfj
To apply for the Course ONLY:
Please email your complete application package directly to [email protected].
Biological Threat Reduction Training Policy Program Documentation
Course Fact Sheet:
https://lnkd.in/eBbXsaZc
Strengthening Biological Threat Reduction Capabilities Across Africa Fellowship Announcement:
https://lnkd.in/ePNxDCPe
About the Course
This biological threat reduction course will help address these challenges by building the next generation of “biosecurity game changers” who are ready to prevent and prepare for an ever-growing risk of biological catastrophes. It will afford students opportunities to analyze scenarios, identify and hone policy solutions, and learn how to convince decision-makers to take the steps needed to address the public health crises that emerging biothreats cause.
Students will be required to participate in interactive exercises and Q&A with field experts, perform a group analysis or case study of a historical accidental or deliberate biological event, participate in interactive biosecurity policy-making simulations, and develop a policy memo and persuasive oral briefing focused specifically on African policy solutions to one or more emerging biosecurity risks, addressed to a regional decision-maker of each student’s choosing.
About Strengthening Biological Threat Reduction Capabilities Across Africa Fellowship
The Strengthening Biological Threat Reduction Capabilities Across Africa Fellowship is aimed at supporting operational placements and deeper education & training to support the next generation of African biosecurity leaders to develop and implement bio threat reduction policies and/or protocols in Africa, in working collaboration with host organizations like the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science, BWC Implementation Support Unit, the Africa CDC, through its Biosafety and Biosecurity Initiative, and others.
Brown University: School of Public Health
Description
The fellow will spend 50% of their time working on biological threat reduction policy in Africa, in partnership with an existing institution working in this field. This fellowship is designed to support post-graduate and post-doctoral scholars across Africa who are trained in the biological sciences, biotechnology, public health, international security, or related fields and who demonstrate strong potential to become leaders in biological threat reduction policy and governance.
Qualifications
Postgraduate or postdoctoral training in a relevant field with at least 5 years of post-graduate training or professional experience in a field related to biological security and/or biological threat reduction;
- Strong interest in biological threat reduction, biosecurity, and/or related policy issues;
- Clear leadership potential and commitment to strengthening biosecurity and biological threat reduction capacity in Africa; and
- An aspiration to take on future roles related to policy, governance, research leadership, or technical advisory positions that would incorporate this training in biosecurity and biological threat reduction.
Application Requirements
Rising African post-graduate leaders trained in the biological sciences, biotechnology, international security, and/or public health with a shared vision of reducing bio-threats on the African continent are encouraged to apply. Application requirements include:
- A Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 5 pages)
- A Statement of Interest
- Length: No more than 1,500 words
- Prompt: Please describe your interest in biological threat reduction policy and how this course aligns with your academic training, professional goals, and commitment to strengthening biosecurity, biosafety, and policy capacity in Africa.
- Please also address the following policy questions:
- What do you see as the most pressing biological threat facing your country, region, and/or the world and why?
- How can scientific expertise be better integrated into biological threat reduction policymaking in Africa?
- Describe a situation where science and policy were misaligned for biological threat reduction. What could have improved the outcome?
- Please submit a short video statement of no more than 2 minutes
- Prompt: Why do you want to participate in this biological threat reduction course (and, if applicable, fellowship)? How will you use this training in your future?
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