The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in Partnership with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), has announced the extension of the application deadline for the May 2026 postgraduate intake.
In a notice on Wednesday, April 15, the institution invited its self-sponsored students seeking to pursue Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes to submit applications.
“Application Deadline Extension! The deadline for applications into the May 2026 KEMRI Graduate School/Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) MSc and PhD programmes has been extended,” the notice reads in part.
“Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your academic and research journey,” it adds.
MSc programmes run for 2 to 3 years while PhD programmes take between 3 and 4 years. Under the Public Health Programme, prospective students can pursue an MSc in Public Health, MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics or MSc in Global Health.
Under Biomedical Sciences, applicants can pursue MSc degrees in Medical Microbiology, Medical Virology, Medical Mycology, Medical Parasitology and Entomology, and Molecular Medicine.
Programmes under Pharmacy include an MSc in Medicinal Chemistry and an MSc in Medicinal Phytochemistry.
PhD positions are available in all the MSc areas listed, subject to JKUAT’s doctoral admission regulations.
Requirements
According to KEMRI, applicants seeking admission into the Graduate School must meet the general regulations governing all master’s degrees at JKUAT.
Additionally, applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class (Upper Division) in a relevant field from JKUAT or any other institution recognised by the JKUAT Senate.
Those with a Second Class (Lower Division) may qualify if they have at least two years of post-qualification work or research experience. Applicants with a Pass degree must possess a relevant Postgraduate Diploma to be considered.
For PhD programmes, applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements set by JKUAT for doctoral studies.
How to apply
Interested candidates are required to download and complete the application form from the KEMRI Graduate School website, kgs.ac.ke.
Applicants must attach certified copies of their academic certificates and transcripts, along with copies of their national ID or passport and KCSE certificate.
Additionally, applicants must pay an application fee of Sh2,500 for MSc programmes, while PhD candidates must pay Sh3,500.
Payments should be made at the JKUAT Cash Office at the Main Campus in Juja or at JKUAT Towers in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
After payment, applicants are required to attach the original payment slip to one application form and copies of the slip to additional forms before submission.
All completed application documents should be submitted to the KEMRI Graduate School Administration Office at KEMRI Headquarters in Nairobi by April, 24, 2026.
Applications may be addressed to either the Director of the Graduate School at JKUAT or the Director of the KEMRI Graduate School.
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