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Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) 2023 PhD Scholarship in Data Science for African Students (Fully-funded) for Master

Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) 2023 PhD Scholarship in Data Science for African Students (Fully-funded) for Master
  •  Master
  •  14-Apr-2023
  •   Rwanda
  • $$  Varies

The field of data science is emerging as a critical discipline with high relevance to economic growth and development. This doctoral training program established by AIMS will provide emerging African scientists the opportunity to conduct research at the forefront of data science, and work towards a PhD degree within a high-quality training program in Africa, in cooperation with institutions internationally.

The program will focus on theoretical foundations of data science as well as applications of data science to improve the daily lives of Africans. It is built on the understanding that modern approaches in data science require a combination of expertise spanning the areas of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and the applied sciences.

AIMS will be offering up to seven fully-funded PhD positions in this prestigious new doctoral program. The recruited students will be based in Rwanda at AIMS Rwanda, or any of the other AIMS centers, in partnership with universities and research institutions across Africa and globally. The program aims to train future change-makers, who will have an impact across academia, industry, education, and government.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Master’s degree (completed by Sept 2023) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics or other relevant fields;
  • Sufficient theoretical foundations evidenced by prior work (courses/thesis/other training);
  • Qualification for pursuing research on the chosen topic, including relevant programming expertise;
  • Research potential evidenced by academic performance and involvement in relevant academic activities;
  • Motivation for pursuing a PhD by research in the suggested topic;
  • Being an African national.
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Offered Benefits

  • Fully funded (stipend, equipment, health insurance, relocation costs, conference attendance, direct cost to graduating institution such as tuition fees and registration fees)

Application Process

Go to Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) on applications.nexteinstein.org to apply

Candidates can choose from a list of proposed research topics, and AIMS will assist in building a supervision team around these topics. Alternatively, candidates can suggest their own research topics, together with a proposed supervision team. Selected students will start in October 2023.

Required Documents:

  • Application Form
  • CV (you can use your own format, but please make sure to cover the content mentioned in  this template that applies to your case. The template.tex file also contains general tips on writing CVs at the top.)
  • Transcripts (Please submit your undergraduate and your masters level transcripts. Additional transcripts can be submitted if relevant.)
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