PhD Scholarship @Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET)

Overview

The Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) invites applications for the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) PhD Scholarship aimed at supporting 3-4-year doctoral training in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology.

Eligibility

• Have a relevant Master’s Degree in one of the fields of study, completed less than six years before July 31, 2021.
• Meet specific admission requirements of the African Host University they are applying to.
• Be a citizen of a sub-Saharan Africa country.
• Willing to enroll full-time in a PhD program at an African Host University in the 2021-2022 academic year.
• Willing to spend 6 – 24 months in ‘sandwich’ training at an international partner university, research institute, or private company.
• Research goals must align with RSIF Priority Thematic Areas and contribute to Africa’s development.
• Priority will be given to women, existing young academic faculty without PhDs, and applicants aged 35 and below.

Benefits

• University tuition and related fees covered.
• Competitive stipend for living expenses.
• Travel, medical insurance, and research costs covered.
• Access to RSIF competitive research grants upon completion of PhD.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should click here to apply online. Applications submitted by email or in hard copy will not be accepted.

Deadline

Application closing date is September 30, 2021, at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time: UTC+3).