The WACCBIP-DELTAS II programme is an annual internship programme for new graduates to work in an environment that supports and promotes the development of research leadership.
As a Centre of Excellence for biomedical research, WACCBIP supports a wide range of research activities in conjunction with its international partners. The DELTAS II programme is supported by the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA) with funding from Wellcome and UK FCDO.
Eligibility
To apply for this programme, you must:
- Have completed undergraduate studies by July/August 2025 and registered for National Service
- Have majored in any of the Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, English Communication, and Linguistics
- Be hardworking, highly motivated and interested in promoting scientific research
The successful Graduate Intern will be expected to:
- Assist in research activities at WACCBIP
- Contribute to the delivery of training programmes at WACCBIP
- Participate in research conferences and workshops
- Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Director and/or immediate supervisor
The successful Graduate Intern will be supported with a monthly stipend as top-up to their National Service allowance.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the Graduate Internship Application form using this link.
Checklist for Submitting Application
- COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
- CV (2 pages max)
- OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
To be eligible for this programme, you must be registered for national service in the 2025/26 academic year. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.
Submission deadline: June 13, 2025 at 11:59pm GMT
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About the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens
The West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) is one of the World Bank’s African Centres of Excellence (ACE) at the University of Ghana, led by faculty from the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (BCMB), Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), and Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana.
The Centre has a mandate to provide Master’s, PhD & postdoctoral training, and targeted short-courses in Bioinformatics, Cell & Molecular Biology. Researchers and Fellows conduct applied research into biology and pathogenesis of tropical diseases, with the aim of increasing research and innovation by enhancing collaboration among biomedical scientists and industry leaders across Africa. Since 2014, WACCBIP has grown into a leading centre of excellence, building global partnerships with world-class research institutions and funding organisations.
We have invested heavily in recruiting some of the greatest scientific minds and have channelled significant resources into creating one of the best environments for the conduct of their scientific research. Prioritising world-class training, we have established our short-term, medium-term, and long-term training programmes, producing yearly cohorts of brilliant scientists at both master’s and doctoral levels.
Our Vision
We envision to becoming a sustainable Centre of Excellence and a global hub for tropical disease research, and the training of the next generation of African Scientists.
