Grant opportunity
IVI Vaccinology Fellowship 2026
IVI is offering fellowships for researchers from low- and middle-income countries to attend the 25th International Vaccinology Course in Seoul, Kigali, or Stockholm.
- Funder
- International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
- Fellowship application deadline
- Fellowship application deadline: May 24, 2026
- Award
- Course fee, travel, accommodation, and meals for selected fellows
- Applicant
- Researchers and vaccine professionals
- Discipline
- Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- Global South
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The IVI Vaccinology Fellowship supports participation in the International Vaccinology Course, a training programme in vaccine science, development, public health, and implementation.
Who can apply
- Applicants must be from a low- or middle-income country and be working, studying, or conducting research in vaccinology.
- Applicants should have a background in vaccines, biotechnology, public health, or a related field.
- Professional proficiency in English is required because the course is conducted in English without translation or interpretation.
What it supports
- Vaccinology, immunology, epidemiology, vaccine development, public health, case studies, site visits, and professional networking.
- The course runs from 31 August to 4 September 2026 across IVI headquarters in Seoul, the University of Rwanda in Kigali, and Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
Funding and duration
The fellowship provides financial support for selected LMIC researchers, including the course fee, travel, accommodation, and meals.
Fellowship application deadline
Fellowship application deadline: May 24, 2026
How to apply
Apply through the official IVI Vaccinology Fellowship application form by 24 May 2026 at 18:00 CAT/CEST.
Call details
About the opportunity
The IVI Vaccinology Fellowship supports participation in the International Vaccinology Course, a training programme in vaccine science, development, public health, and implementation.
International Vaccine Institute (IVI) lists this opportunity for Researchers and vaccine professionals, Biomedical Sciences, Global South.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Biomedical Sciences grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Global South contexts.
Eligibility
Applicants must be from a low- or middle-income country and be working, studying, or conducting research in vaccinology.
Applicants should have a background in vaccines, biotechnology, public health, or a related field.
Professional proficiency in English is required because the course is conducted in English without translation or interpretation.
Funding and benefits
The fellowship provides financial support for selected LMIC researchers, including the course fee, travel, accommodation, and meals.
Themes and supported activities
Vaccinology, immunology, epidemiology, vaccine development, public health, case studies, site visits, and professional networking.
The course runs from 31 August to 4 September 2026 across IVI headquarters in Seoul, the University of Rwanda in Kigali, and Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
Deadline and timeline
Fellowship application deadline: Fellowship application deadline: May 24, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Apply through the official IVI Vaccinology Fellowship application form by 24 May 2026 at 18:00 CAT/CEST.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.