Apply for Cohort Two of the 4‑Month Virtual AMR Research Training & Mentorship Series 2026, a specialized online program for STEM students in Nigeria working on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) topics and seeking rigorous, research‑driven capacity building.
NextGen AMR Research Training & Mentorship 2026 Summary
| Programme Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | NextGen AMR Research Training and Mentorship Programme 2026 |
| Host | Next Gen Antimicrobial Stewards Initiative (NASI) |
| Type | Virtual Training and Mentorship |
| Duration | 4 Months |
| Location | Online (Virtual) |
| Eligible Country | Nigeria |
| Target Cohort | Penultimate and final-year STEM undergraduates |
| Application Deadline | February 28, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NextGen AMR Research Training and Mentorship Programme 2026, applicants must:
Academic Status
- Be a penultimate or final‑year undergraduate student
- Be committed to an AMR‑focused dissertation topic (e.g., AMR surveillance, resistance mechanisms, stewardship, One Health, etc.)
Institutional Requirements
- Be enrolled in a STEM‑related field, such as:
- Pharmacy
- Microbiology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agriculture
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Medicine
- Or other related STEM disciplines
Commitment & Endorsement
- Obtain a recommendation from your Supervisor or Head of Department (HOD)
- Commit to at least 4 hours of weekly learning during the 4‑month programme
- Agree to attend a 1‑hour virtual AMR webinar, organised bi‑monthly by NASI
NextGen AMR Research Training and Mentorship Programme Training Areas
Participants in the NextGen AMR Research Training & Mentorship 2026 will receive intensive, hands‑on training in:
- Bioinformatics
- Data Analysis using R
- Dissertation Writing (structure, argument, clarity)
- Bibliography and Referencing Techniques (tools, formats, citation management)
- AMR Interdisciplinary Project Development
- Antimicrobial Stewardship and best practices
NextGen AMR Research Training and Mentorship Programme Benefits
- One‑on‑One Mentorship with experienced AMR researchers and professionals
- Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
- Scholarship support to cover dissertation costs for three outstanding students
NextGen AMR Research Training and Mentorship Portal
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application online via the official Next Gen Antimicrobial Stewards Initiative (NASI) application portal by clicking the button below.
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