PAAU Vaccine Research Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027

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PAAU Vaccine Research Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027

PAAU Vaccine Research Postgraduate Admission at a Glance

PAAU has opened vaccine research postgraduate applications for 2026/2027.

  • Two MSc and two PhD programmes are available
  • Local application fee: ₦25,000
  • International application fee: US$50
  • Application deadline: 15 December 2026

The Institute of Vaccine Research and Production at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, is accepting applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The institute offers two Master of Science (MSc) and two Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes covering vaccine research, manufacturing, vaccinology and global health. Applications close on 15 December 2026.

Available postgraduate programmes

MSc programmes

  • M.Sc. Vaccine Research and Development
  • M.Sc. Vaccine Production and Biomanufacturing

PhD programmes

  • Ph.D. in Vaccinology and Global Health
  • Ph.D. in Vaccine Production and Biomanufacturing

Admission requirements

Applicants for the MSc programmes must hold a relevant BSc degree with at least a Second Class Lower Division or an equivalent qualification. Graduates of science, health and related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

PhD applicants must hold a relevant Master's degree and demonstrate a strong research interest. A relevant research proposal is required for PhD admission.

Areas of postgraduate research

The programmes cover research areas including:

  • Vaccine design and development
  • Immunology and pathogen biology
  • Vaccine production and bioprocessing
  • Clinical evaluation and translational research
  • Public health and global health security
  • Regulatory science and quality assurance
  • One Health and emerging infectious diseases

The institute highlights laboratory training, practical research, industrial exposure and international collaboration as features of its postgraduate training.

How to apply

  1. Visit the PAAU Institute of Vaccine Research and Production application portal.
  2. Pay the non-refundable application fee through the payment channel provided on the portal.
  3. Create an applicant account.
  4. Complete the online application form.
  5. Upload the required documents.
  6. Print the completed application form for personal records.
  7. Submit the application and await confirmation.

Application fee and deadline

The non-refundable application fee is ₦25,000 for local applicants and US$50 for international applicants. Payments must be made through the appropriate channels available on the institute's portal.

All applications must be submitted by 15 December 2026.

For enquiries, applicants can contact the institute at admissions@ivrp.paau.edu.ng or +2347066592414.

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