2026 Call for Applications: 9 MSc & 7 PhD Research Positions (Partial Sponsorship)

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research (EACCR4), funded through Global Health-EDCTP3
Joint Undertaking (EDCTP3-JU), a Horizon Europe partnership supported by the European Union, and its partners, aims to strengthen regional capacity for high-quality clinical and infectious disease research 
through collaboration, training, mentorship and research systems development. 

The programme offers opportunities for both MSc and PhD researchers from the EACCR4 partner countries (Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Somalia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda). As part of this initiative, EACCR 4 invites applications from students currently registered in an MSc and PhD programme. The proposed research problem should align with either of the following project's priority themes:-
1. HIV/TB
2. Malaria
3. Neglected Infectious Diseases (NIDs)
4. Epidemic Preparedness and Epidemic response
5. Statistics and Data science (within the above themes)
 

The selected candidates will undertake Research Focus / Specific Activity, with partial financial support 
provided by EACCR4 through the Partner Institution, contributing to the achievement of the project's 
objectives.

PARTIAL FUNDING ONLY
Supported: Eligible research expenses directly related to the project objectives and deliverables may 
include fieldwork, laboratory work and consumables, data collection and analysis, relevant training, 
partner collaboration or dissemination, mentorship and research networks; as specified by the supporting 
hosting institution.

Not supported: Tuition and registration fees, regular living expenses or stipends, personal costs, and 
activities unrelated to the project objectives and deliverables are not covered unless expressly stated by 
the host institution.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
● Candidates currently registered in an MSc and PhD program at a recognized university from the EACCR4 partner countries (DR Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Somalia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda).
● Relevant bachelor's degree and/or an MSc from an accredited University.

● Have a MSc or PhD research concept focused on any of the project theme areas listed above and 
aligned with the EACCR4 project objectives.

WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS:
● Career Mentorship guidance from the Consortium’s leading scientists
● Access to research facilities, mentors, training and EACCR4 networking opportunities. 
● Support for publication, dissemination, thesis development. Note; EACCR4 / EDCTP funding must be 
acknowledged in all products.
● Networking opportunities with other PhD fellows and alumni, as well as other researchers in your field.
● A free gateway to research training, professional development, and access to valuable research tools, resources, 
and opportunities through The Global Health Network (TGHN) platform.

APPLICATION PACKAGE.
1. Motivation letter (1 page max)
2. PhD synopsis (3 pages max): showing aims, methods, deliverables and funding gap. (PhD applicants)
3. MSc concept (2 pages max): covering aims, methods, deliverable, timeline and funding gap. (MSc 
applicants)
4. Curriculum Vitae (3 pages max) and relevant experience.
5. Evidence of Registration and Supervisor endorsement. 
6. Copies of Degree certificates and transcripts (BSc and MSc). 
7. Recommendation letters from two references and their contacts. 

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION TIMETABLE
Send To: KCRI human resources through Email: HR@kcri.ac.tz 
Email Subject: EACCR4 MSc and PhD Partial Scholarship – [Theme] – [Applicant Name]
For Enquiries: You may send your enquiries to kcrinfo@kcri.ac.tz 
Format: Submit application as PDF
Application Deadline: 06 DEC 2026. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.