HIV Vaccine Science Academy Fellowship 2025

The HIV Vaccine Science Academy aims at supporting early- and mid-career investigators conducting HIV vaccine research in Africa by providing opportunities for training, networking and mentorship.

The Academy is designed to support the participants in establishing themselves as independent researchers and team leaders in their respective host institutions, thus contributing to long-term continuity, networking and research ownership in central, eastern, southern and western Africa in the effort to develop a safe and effective HIV vaccine.

The academy will serve as a space where participants can interact with leading researchers and experts in the HIV vaccine R&D field. The comprehensive programme will be led by renowned scientists, including vaccine researchers, social scientists, and ethicists. It will use a participative approach to deliver interactive classroom sessions on key topics related to HIV vaccine research and development.

• Table of Content
• About International AIDS Society (IAS)
• HIV Vaccine Science Academy Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of HIV Vaccine Science Academy Fellowship
• Requirements for HIV Vaccine Science Academy Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About International AIDS Society (IAS)

The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV/AIDS professionals, with 11,600 members from over 170 countries as of July 2020, including clinicians, people living with HIV, service providers, policy makers and others. It aims to reduce the global impact of AIDS through collective advocacy. Founded in 1988, IAS headquarters are located in Geneva, and its president since July 2020 is Adeeba Kamarulzaman. The IAS hosts the biennial International AIDS Conference, the IAS Conference on HIV Science, and the HIV Research for Preven... continue reading

HIV Vaccine Science Academy Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of HIV Vaccine Science Academy Fellowship

• Provide training on state-of-the-art HIV vaccine research and development, notably vaccine design and the use of relevant scientific tools and skills (such as scientific writing).
• Provide a unique opportunity to engage and discuss with leaders in the HIV vaccine field, in a retreat-type setting, to build and facilitate collaborations in the search for an HIV vaccine.
• Support participants in establishing a sustainable network across different research institutions and creating momentum for African led research.

Requirements for HIV Vaccine Science Academy Fellowship Qualification

To be eligible, applicants should:? 

• be proficient in English
• be a national and a resident of a western, central, eastern or southern African country
• be affiliated with a western, central, eastern or southern African institution
• have a letter of support from their home organization
• be an early- to mid-career HIV vaccine researcher 

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Find out more about the Academy directly from past fellows here.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

For more details, visit International AIDS Society webpage