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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR CORAF SCHOLARSHIPS 2025: OFFERS OF 4 DOCTORAL THESIS (PHD)

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025. 

LOCATION:  Senegal

The Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) is a flagship regional investment program aimed at strengthening the resilience of the food system in West Africa, through a strategic regional approach.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a national of one of the CORAF member countries;

Be at most 40 years old

Have a research Master’s degree related to the chosen field and theme;

Provide written and signed agreement from an academic Supervisor(s)

Have demonstrated capacity in applied research, willingness to learn and think across disciplines and professions

Have a demonstrated interest in agricultural research for development;

Be able to speak and write either French or English fluently; a good working knowledge of the other language would be an asset

Have good skills to work in a multicultural environment

Have excellent communication skills

BENEFIT:

The scholarship allowance will include:

Registration and laboratory fees;

A monthly subsistence allowance;

Field expenses including travel, surveys or labor related to research activities, acquisition of small research equipment and consumables;

International travel expenses (participation in conferences, scientific stays); and

Supervision fees.

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THE WORLD CONGRESS OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS (WCA) 2026 

Application Deadline: 20 April 2025.

LOCATION: Morocco 

WFSA is offering scholarships for the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026, made possible through generous donations from partner organisations and individuals. The 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 15-19 April 2026. WCA is the only truly global anaesthesiology congress, representing 130+ countries and offering a diverse scientific programme with 20 focused tracks tailored to sub-specialties in anaesthesiology and critical care. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be: 

Anaesthesiologists who have completed their training within the last five years 

Be members of their National Society of Anaesthesiologists  

Be from a low- or middle-income country. 

Have at least a basic understanding of English to ensure full engagement during the congress. 

Be a first-time scholarship recipient (i.e., not having previously received a WFSA scholarship) 

Preference will be given to: 

Early-career anaesthesiologists. 

Applicants working in teaching hospitals. 

Applicants who have submitted an abstract for WCA2026. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to present their scholarly project at the congress. Abstracts must be submitted on the WCA website before 30 September 2025. 

Required Documents:  

Curriculum vitae/resume. 

A letter of motivation. 

Medical degree certificate. 

Anaesthesia qualification certificate.  

A letter of recommendation from your workplace. 

A letter of recommendation from your National Anaesthesiology Society. 

A copy of your passport biodata page (must be valid at least until October 2026)  

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will receive: 

Round-trip travel to Marrakech, Morocco 

Visa application fees 

Accommodation (6 nights)  

Subsistence allowance 

Congress registration

Workshop allowance 

Networking events  

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