Over 100 talented African scientists interested in pursuing doctoral training in applied sciences, engineering and technology, have a chance to access fully funded scholarships tenable in selected, outstanding African universities in collaboration with international institutions under the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) PhD scholarships.
The RSIF, which is PASETs flagship program aims to support PhD training, research and innovation, to boost technical and scientific capacity for the advancement and use of transformative technologies to tackle the continent’s most pressing challenges.
RSIF supports training, research and innovation in five PASET Priority Thematic Areas: ICT including big data and artificial intelligence, Food security and agri-business, Minerals, mining and materials engineering, Energy including renewables and Climate change.
Citizens of a sub-Saharan African country with a Master’s degree in a relevant field of study are encouraged to apply for the 3-4 year program. Priority will be given to women and existing young academic faculty at African Universities.
Upon completion of the PhD, the scholars will have access to RSIF competitive research grants as well as join a growing network of emerging leaders in ASET fields in Sub Saharan Africa.
Submission of applications closes on 15th June 2020 and the scholarships awarded in September 2020.
RSIF is currently funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea; with the Kenyan based International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) serving as the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU).
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Article by Jedidah Mwangi
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