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FULLY FUNDED GERMAN GOVERNMENT WASCAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICANS

Application Deadline: 30th April, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), under the sponsorship of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is pleased to announce application for its International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) in all fifteen (15) ECOWAS countries

ELIGIBILITY:

ECOWAS countries namely: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

The International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) is innovative for the West African region, and it is designed to prepare the next generation to address the energy challenges of adaptation and resilience to Climate Change in West Africa. The programme’s interdisciplinary approach will allow for a better understanding of present-day energy infrastructures in West Africa, their strengths and weaknesses, energy policies, practices in a changing climate context and the search for sustainable solutions.

Master’s programmes: Economics/Policies/Infrastructures and Green Hydrogen Technology, Université Cheikh Anta Diop – Senegal 

Bioenergy/Biofuels and Green Hydrogen Technology, University of Lomé – Togo

Photovoltaic and system Analysis for Green Hydrogen Technologies, Université Abdou Moumouni – Niger

Green Hydrogen Production and Technology/Geo-resources (Wind/Water) And Green Hydrogen Technology, Université Felix Houphouet Boigny – Côte D’ivoire

Duration: 28 months; 4 months for language training (proficiency) and 24 months for the master programmes.

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

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AFRICAN STARS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is designed to train the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine development, and biotechnology innovation.

ELIGIBILITY:

Advanced and Translational Training (ATT) Fellowship (4 months):

Advanced genomics for public health

Genomic diagnostic design

Vaccine & biomanufacturing

Young Professional Programme (YPP) Fellowship (12 months):

Research management

Innovation & entrepreneurship

Infectious diseases R&D for diagnostics

Innovations to enhance patient outcomes in Africa

Born in and/or living in Africa

35 years old or younger

Relevant degree (Bachelor’s minimum; MSc/PhD preferred)

Experience in genomics, diagnostics, biotech, or vaccine development

Leadership potential & commitment to Africa’s scientific growth

Fluent in English or French (both is an advantage)

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Apply for ATT Fellowship: Apply here

Apply for YPP Fellowship: Apply here

BENEFIT:

Fully funded training (travel, visa, accommodation)

Monthly stipend

Mentorship & career development

Placement in top research institutes, biotech hubs & industry partners

Join a powerful African STARS Alumni Network

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