Apply to join our training program in R programming, spatial data analysis, Bayesian statistics, and applied health data science.
Apply by 30 August 2026 · Takes about 15 minutes, including a short timed quiz
A simple, transparent process — no waiting, no hidden hurdles.
Fill in your details, tell us about your background and motivation, and upload your CV.
A short, per-question timed knowledge check on R, spatial data, and Bayesian topics. No going back.
Get your score immediately, and hear back from our team about next steps in the selection process.
Run by the MAP Project team at the Ifakara Health Institute, this program brings together researchers, students, and practitioners to strengthen skills in modern statistical and spatial data analysis — with a focus on real-world public health applications.
Selected applicants join a structured onboarding path with hands-on projects, mentorship from senior researchers, and access to the tools we use in production research.
sf, terra, and friends.
Have these ready before you start — you'll need them at the end, after the knowledge check.
PDF format only, 2 pages maximum.
Why do you want to join the program? 300 words maximum.
What do you hope to gain from the program? 300 words maximum.
Applications close on 30 August 2026. The form takes a few minutes and the quiz that follows takes about ten.
Start your application