Application Deadline: 16th September 2024, at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time; UTC+3)
LOCATION: Kenya
Rsif aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA.
ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible applicants must:
Be a citizen of any country in sub-Saharan Africa.
Have a relevant master’s degree related to the Rsif fields of study.
Meet the specific admission requirements of the Rsif AHU that hosts the PhD program.
Be 35 years of age or younger at the date of application.
Be willing to enrol full-time in a PhD program at an Rsif AHU in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Should not be holding another PhD scholarship when applying to the Rsif PhD scholarship.
Be willing to spend 6-12 months in a ‘sandwich’ training at an international partner university, research institute or private company.
Be willing to work on a research topic that aligns with and contributes to national or regional development in Africa.
Priority for the scholarships will be given to women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhD.
BENEFIT:
University tuition fee and research costs.
A monthly allowance to cover living expenses such as accommodation and meals while at the Rsif AHU and while on a sandwich placement at an International Partner Institute.
Return travel from home country to the Rsif AHU.
Return travel from the Rsif AHU to the International Partner Institute
Visas and student permits.
Annual medical and personal accident insurance.
