RFAs: Foundations of Biologics Manufacturing and Analytical Characterisation

Donor Name: Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub (SA-BTH)

Reference URL:https://www.csir.co.za/sites/default/files/2026-10/Foundations-of-BiologicsManufacturing-and-AnalyticalCharacterisation.pdf

Foundations of Biologics Manufacturing and Analytical Characterisation, offered by the Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub, is a hybrid training course for African scientists, researchers, industry professionals and technicians to build knowledge and practical skills in protein biologics development, manufacturing, quality control and characterisation.

The Hub places the course within efforts to grow the biomanufacturing sector on the African continent and develop a skilled workforce capable of supporting local production of biologics, vaccines, recombinant proteins and other therapeutic products.

Participants learn purification, quality assessment and analytical characterisation of protein biologics, including chromatography-based purification, mass spectrometry fundamentals and peptide mapping. The course also covers recombinant protein expression, downstream processing, purification optimisation, troubleshooting, quality control workflows and data interpretation.

Applications are accepted from qualified people in African Union member states who have completed a master’s or PhD in applicable fields. The course is intended for current or developing biomanufacturing staff, identified staff or recruits for biomanufacturing facilities, and staff from facilities under construction; young African women are encouraged to apply.

For South African candidates, the funding package includes all course fees, travel expenses including flights for 10 participants outside of Gauteng, accommodation for on-site training, one return ground transport from the airport to the accommodation, and daily ground transport from the accommodation to the CSIR. Scholarships will be awarded to five participants from the African continent based on the motivations submitted. Subsistence and travel allowance (S&T) will not be covered.

The hybrid course runs for 10 days: online sessions take place from 25 to 29 January 2027, followed by five days of on-site training at the CSIR in Pretoria, South Africa, from 1 to 5 February 2027. A reliable internet connection is required for online sessions, with a recommended download and upload speed of at least 5–10 Mbps.

For more information, visit Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub.

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