Call for Applications: Epidemiology & Biostatistics in Outbreak Investigation Bootcamp 2026
The African Centre for Research, Training and Productivity (ACRTP) is inviting African students, researchers, public health professionals, and early-career practitioners to apply for its Epidemiology & Biostatistics in Outbreak Investigation Online Bootcamp 2026.
This fully online programme is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and skills for understanding, investigating, analysing, and responding to disease outbreaks. Using African case studies, the bootcamp offers an opportunity for participants to strengthen their understanding of outbreak epidemiology and biostatistics without requiring an advanced background in statistics or epidemiology.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is particularly suitable for African students and early-career professionals interested in public health, epidemiology, disease surveillance, and outbreak response.
Eligible applicants include:
- African undergraduate students in health-related fields
- African postgraduate students in health-related fields
- Early-career public health practitioners
- Students and professionals interested in outbreak investigation
- Individuals seeking to develop skills in epidemiology and biostatistics
Importantly, applicants do not need an advanced background in epidemiology or statistics to participate.
What Will Participants Learn?
The bootcamp focuses on practical concepts that can be applied to real-world outbreak investigation and public health practice.
Participants will explore key areas including:
- Outbreak epidemiology
- Disease outbreak detection
- Outbreak investigation methodology
- Biostatistics for outbreak analysis
- Analysis of outbreak data
- African outbreak case studies
- Approaches to outbreak response
- Career pathways in outbreak epidemiology
The combination of epidemiology and biostatistics can be particularly valuable for participants who want to understand how public health professionals use evidence and data to identify disease patterns and inform responses.
Practical Outbreak Investigation Skills
Disease outbreaks can develop rapidly and require timely investigation and decision-making. Epidemiologists and public health teams use data to identify cases, understand transmission patterns, determine risk factors, and support appropriate interventions.
The bootcamp is designed to introduce participants to these processes in a practical and accessible way.
Through African case studies, learners can explore outbreak investigation within contexts that are relevant to the continent. This can help participants connect theoretical concepts with real public health challenges.
Why Study Epidemiology and Biostatistics?
Epidemiology plays an important role in understanding how diseases affect populations. Biostatistics, meanwhile, provides methods for analysing health data and interpreting evidence.
Together, these disciplines support many areas of public health, including:
- Disease surveillance
- Outbreak investigation
- Public health research
- Health programme evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Disease prevention
- Evidence-based decision-making
- Health policy development
For students and early-career practitioners, developing foundational knowledge in these areas can open pathways toward further study and careers in public health and epidemiological research.
Fully Online and Asynchronous
The bootcamp will be delivered fully online and asynchronously, making it suitable for participants who need flexibility around their existing studies, work, or other responsibilities.
An asynchronous learning format allows participants to engage with the programme without needing to attend live classes at a fixed time. This can be particularly useful for applicants from different countries and time zones.
Participants should nevertheless ensure that they can dedicate sufficient time to completing the programme requirements between 4 September and 23 October 2026.
Who Should Consider Applying?
The opportunity may be especially useful for students studying health-related subjects who are considering careers in epidemiology, public health research, disease surveillance, or outbreak response.
Early-career public health practitioners can also use the programme to strengthen their technical foundation and explore potential career pathways.
The absence of an advanced epidemiology or statistics requirement makes the bootcamp potentially accessible to participants who are interested in the field but have not yet received extensive formal training.
Application Deadline
Interested applicants should submit their applications by 25 August 2026.
The bootcamp itself will take place from:
4 September – 23 October 2026
Applicants should prepare their application materials early and carefully review any eligibility requirements or supporting documents requested by ACRTP.
Key Programme Details
Programme: Epidemiology & Biostatistics in Outbreak Investigation Online Bootcamp
Host: African Centre for Research, Training and Productivity (ACRTP)
Format: Fully online and asynchronous
Dates: 4 September – 23 October 2026
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
Target Participants: African students, researchers, public health professionals, and early-career practitioners
Advanced Background Required: No
Final Thoughts
The Epidemiology & Biostatistics in Outbreak Investigation Bootcamp 2026 provides an opportunity for African students and early-career public health professionals to build foundational skills in one of the most important areas of modern public health.
By covering outbreak epidemiology, investigation methods, biostatistics, African case studies, and career pathways, the programme can help participants better understand how health professionals use data and evidence to investigate and respond to disease outbreaks.
Those interested in building careers in epidemiology, public health, disease surveillance, outbreak response, or health research should consider reviewing the programme requirements and submitting their applications before the 25 August 2026 deadline.
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