NextGen AMR Research Training and Mentorship Programme 2026 | Apply Now
Applications are now open for Cohort Two of the 4-Month Virtual AMR Research Training & Mentorship Series, designed for STEM students who are ready for rigorous, research-driven capacity building.
This comprehensive programme is tailored for students working on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)–related topics and seeking to strengthen their expertise in bioinformatics, data analysis using R, dissertation writing, referencing and bibliography management, interdisciplinary AMR research, and more.
Programme Overview
- Type: Training
- Location: Online (Virtual)
- Sponsor: Next Gen Antimicrobial Stewards Initiative (NASI)
- Duration: 4 Months
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Application Deadline: February 28, 2026
Also Apply:Â Apply for Bayelsa Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme Phase 4 (2026)
What You Will Gain
Participants will receive intensive, hands-on training in:
- Bioinformatics
- Data Analysis using R
- Dissertation Writing
- Bibliography and Referencing Techniques
- AMR Interdisciplinary Project Development
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Additional Benefits:
- One-on-One Mentorship
- Certificate of Participation
- Scholarship support to cover dissertation costs for three outstanding students
Also Apply:Â Federal Ministry of Education Opens Applications for Technical Facilitators in Federal Technical Colleges
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a penultimate or final-year undergraduate student committed to an AMR-focused dissertation topic
Obtain a recommendation from their Supervisor or Head of Department
Commit to at least 4 hours of weekly learning
Attend a 1-hour virtual AMR webinar organized bi-monthly by NASI
Be enrolled in a STEM-related field such as Pharmacy, Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, or related disciplines
