Call for Applications | Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training Programme

Interested and qualified professionals are hereby invited to apply for the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training Programme, jointly sponsored by Africa CDC and CEPI/SPEAC.

This 8-week training programme is designed to expand the pool of qualified DSMB members by strengthening participants’ capacity in ethical oversight, vaccine safety, and clinical trial monitoring. The programme combines self-paced learning with live virtual sessions facilitated by leading experts in vaccine safety and clinical research.

Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to join the DSMB Pool, where they may be considered for future clinical trial oversight roles, contributing to improved research quality and global preparedness for emerging health threats.

Programme Details:

• Course Start Date: 12 February 2026

• Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

• Duration: 8 weeks

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official portal using the link below:
👉 Apply Portal: https://tools.africacdc.org/africacdcrc/surveys/?s=KDMM98XRLNENFLEW

More Information:

• Short link to apply: ow.ly/sM9U50Y0tSh

• Additional details: ow.ly/PUWx50Y0yvC

Qualified candidates with interest in clinical trials, vaccine safety, public health, and research ethics are strongly encouraged to apply.