Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI) shared on LinkedIn:
“Applications are Now Open!
The 19th PAPERI Cohort: Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics
Africa’s genomics future depends not only on scientific discoveries but also on strong policies, informed leadership, and effective advocacy. It is time to empower the next generation of African leaders who will shape the policies that guide genetics and genomics across our continent.
Applications are officially Open!
Opens: 21 July 2026
Deadline: 30 July 2026
Apply here
Course Details
Start Date: 6 August 2026
Final Exam Submission: 22 August 2026
Final Debate: 29 August 2026
What will you learn?
- The fundamentals of policy advocacy in genetics and genomics.
- The roles of governments, researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations.
- How genetics and genomics policies are developed and implemented.
- Evidence-based policy formulation and stakeholder engagement.
- Effective communication with policymakers.
- Ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic research.
- Real-world case studies of successful policy advocacy.
Who should apply?
We warmly welcome applications from all African countries, including:
- Graduate students
- Researchers and academics
- Healthcare professionals
- Policy makers and regulators
- Members of NGOs and advocacy organizations
- Anyone passionate about advancing genetics and genomics policy in Africa
Whether you are just beginning your career or already working in genomics or public health, your voice matters.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of genetics and genomics
- Basic understanding of public health or policymaking
- Interest in the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of genomics
Our continent. Our voices. Our genomics future.
Africa must not only contribute to genomic discoveries – we must also help shape the policies that govern how these discoveries improve health, promote equity, and benefit our communities.
Join a growing network of African professionals committed to building responsible, ethical, and impactful genomics policies across the continent.
Please share this opportunity with your colleagues, students, institutions, and networks across Africa.
Together, we can build a stronger genomics policy ecosystem for Africa.”
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