MediCluster Fellowships represent a transformative step in the training of healthcare professionals in Portuguese-speaking African countries. More than just short-term programmes, these personalised fellowships are designed to respond to the specific needs of local healthcare systems, ensuring real and sustainable impact.
These programmes aim to strengthen the skills of healthcare professionals, equipping specialists with the knowledge, tools and resources necessary to lead innovative initiatives in their communities.
They are aimed at young medical specialists from Angola, Cape Verde and Mozambique who are dedicated to tackling challenges relevant to human health. The internships take place in institutions of international excellence, with a duration defined according to each area of specialisation.
In addition to practical training, the programmes ensure continuous support through mentoring, leadership development and scholarships to support the professional careers of alumni.
Through strategic partnerships with leading Portuguese hospitals, fellows have access to:
- Advanced clinical and technical training in more than 40 medical and non-medical specialities;
- Practical experience in leading hospitals in Portugal, with individualised mentoring;
- Content tailored to the realities and challenges of African health systems;
- Integration into hospital missions and exchanges, ensuring that knowledge is applied in the field.
Over the next three years, MediCluster plans to train more than 200 healthcare professionals, creating a robust network of alumni that will serve as a driving force for the continuous sharing of knowledge and best practices.
The expected impact is clear:
- Higher quality of care, reducing dependence on foreign professionals;
- Structural strengthening of PALOP health systems, increasing their resilience;
- Professional and institutional autonomy, ensuring that knowledge remains in the countries of origin;
- Multiplier effect – each trained professional multiplies their learning in every consultation, every hospital and every community.
MediCluster Scholarships are thus an unequivocal commitment to the future: investing in people to transform health systems, uniting Portugal and the PALOP countries in a solid cooperation network, and promoting a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable future for all.
We are looking for healthcare professionals who want to lead innovation in their communities and contribute to the transformation of healthcare.
Application requirements:
- Be a young medical specialist in Angola, Cape Verde or Mozambique.
- Work in areas facing significant challenges to human health.
- Have your application officially endorsed by your local institution.
- Demonstrate willingness to participate in the entire programme, which will take place at institutions of international excellence.
Selection criteria:
- Academic merit and relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to improving local health systems.
- Leadership potential and ability to multiply the programme’s impact on the community.
Expected results of the application:
- Development of clinical and leadership skills in environments of excellence.
- Access to ongoing mentoring and international networking opportunities.
- Opportunity to transform healthcare in your country and create innovative solutions to local challenges.
To ensure a complete and valid application, please follow the guidelines below carefully:
Completing the Form
- Fill in all required fields with up-to-date and accurate information.
- Include personal details, academic background, professional experience and contact details.
- Check the accuracy of the information before submitting.
- The form must be submitted through the programme’s official platform or sent to the address indicated in the call for applications.
Proposal / Letter of Motivation (mandatory attachment)
- The letter of motivation is an essential part of the application and should reflect your commitment and potential. In it, the candidate should:
- Explain the reasons that motivate you to apply for the Fellowship Programme.
- Describe their relevant professional experience and the health challenges they face.
- Highlight how the programme will contribute to their career development.
- Indicate how they intend to apply the knowledge acquired to improve healthcare in their community.
Important: The letter of motivation must be clear, objective and structured, with a maximum of 5 pages.
Application Form
This form is for applying to the MediCluster Fellowship Programme – Making Health Together. Please read each question carefully and answer completely and clearly.
Required documents to attach:
- Proposal/Letter of Motivation
- Copy of valid identification document
- Passport-style photograph
- Official Work Document from Hospital/Clinic
- Academic qualifications
Additional documents:
- Letters of recommendation
- Portfolio of projects or published articles
- Professional training certificates
Support: If you have any questions, please contact: geral@medicluster.pt
Data Protection Policy: The data collected in this form will be used solely for the purposes of application, evaluation and management of the Fellowship Programme and may only be shared with partner institutions directly involved in the programme. Applicants have the right to access, rectify or request the deletion of their data at any time.
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