ARPPIS-DAAD PhD scholarships for study at icipe

Eligibility Criteria

• A citizen of a country in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Bachelor’s degree with above average results (at least Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent).
• Master’s degree with above average results (at least Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent), taken with both coursework and research in the field of natural sciences or other field relevant to the PhD project (see List of Projects).
• Additional requirements may apply depending on the PhD project selected by the applicant. For information on applicant requirements for each available project see List of Projects.
• Master’s degree must have been completed less than six years ago at the time of application.
• Completed application form, PhD project proposal (based on one of the available PhD projects), and accompanying supporting documents.
• Good working knowledge of written & spoken English.
• Clearly show motivation and strong commitment.
• Candidates who are staff members of a public university, or considered for university teaching or research staff recruitment, are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Qualified nationals of French- and Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa are also encouraged to apply

Application Process

PLEASE NOTE: Parallel to making an application to icipe, applicants must at the same time make an application to DAAD for an In-Country/In-Region PhD Scholarship. Please inform yourself about the respective application processes. Only complete applications made to both icipe and to DAAD will be considered.

Deadline for applications to icipe: 22nd  December 2020

Deadline for applications to DAAD: 15th December 2020