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UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN AIMS DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM

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LOCATION: Multiple Regions


The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) at the University of Groningen is delighted to invite all eligible and qualified PhD holders in core Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines on the continent who would eventually contribute to teaching, research, and innovation in Africa.

Programmes: Double Degree PhD-studies in core Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible candidates:

Can be from any country

Must hold a master’s degree (or a recognized equivalent) in any field related to mathematical sciences before the start date of this position

Should be interested in undertaking research within the climate change sciences and its related areas

Having knowledge in mathematical modelling are in favour

Must be open-minded and must be willing to conduct their PhD research at their preferred AIMS Research Centre, or a designated partner institution in the same host country

Available positions: 8

Deadline: The call for applications will remain open until the required number of doctoral fellows are recruited.

Application: Applications should be submitted using the online application form and should contain certain supporting documents.

More information: Postgraduate research program opportunities. For further information please send an email to adtp@nexteinstein.org

BENEFIT:

This is a three-year research position with a maximum total cost to AIMS of CAD 49,500.

The cost includes a return flight ticket from the candidate’s home/institution to the AIMS Research Centre, tuition (if applicable), visa application, accommodation, living support, and health insurance.

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UNESCO-TWAS SEED GRANT FOR NEW AFRICAN PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS (SG-NAPI) PHD PROGRAMME 

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

LOCATION: Germany

With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), UNESCO-TWAS launched a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. The programme is aimed at early-career researchers who have obtained their PhD abroad and have recently returned or will shortly return to an academic position in their home country. Grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics and/or Germany’s High-Tech Agenda carried out in African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applying Principal Investigators must be nationals of an eligible country, hold a PhD, and have good research experience. The grant should operate within a university or a research institution in one of the African countries lagging in science and technology.

Country where tenable: SG-NAPI Eligible Countries

Minimum degree held: PhD

Field: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics

The PI must be 40 years old or younger. Any applicant turning 41 in the year of application is not eligible.

The PI must have obtained their Ph.D. within the last 5 years in a country other than their home country.

The PI must have returned to their home country (refer to the list in the guidelines) within the last 36 months or will return home before the end of 2026.

The PI must hold, be offered, or be in the process of accepting a position at an academic and/or research institution (including international research centers) in their home country.

The PI must be a national of an eligible African country that is lagging in science and technology (refer to the list in the guidelines).

The applicant must, at the time of application, NOT have an active research grant with TWAS or the OWSD Early Career Women Scientists (ECWS) Fellowship.

Applications from women scientists and those working in Least Developed Countries are especially encouraged.

The applicant must submit a strong research proposal; you may find further information on how to write a strong proposal by visiting AuthorAID.

Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Scientists and Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programme or the TWAS Visiting Expert programme may still apply for another programme.

BENEFIT:

The total amount awarded for SG‑NAPI may be up to USD 67,700. The grants, typically awarded for a duration of 30 months, can be utilized for the purchase of scientific equipment and consumables. 

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