DAAD Doctoral Scholarships for Ghanaian PhD Students 2018/2019

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering a jointly funded scholarship to obtain a PhD degree at a German university or research institute for all subject areas.

Application Deadline: 31st October, 2018

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Ghana

To be taken at (country): Germany

About the Award: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Scholarships Secretariat is inviting applications from Ghanaian students to pursue doctoral training programme.

Type: PhD

Eligibility: 

• Must be a Ghanaian citizen resident in Ghana.
• Must be a teaching staff of a Public or accredited private Tertiary University or Polytechnic.
• Be a first Degree holder with 2^nd Class Upper division or First Class
• Must hold Masters degree equivalent to B+ grade or above
• Should have a National Service certificate
• The Masters degree generally should not be more than six (6) years at the last time of graduation.
• Should not be more than 45 years
• Should be willing to learn the German Language

Number of Awardees: Not stated

Value of Scholarship: These grants are normally offered within the scope of:

• Full Scholarship for the duration of the Phd studies (max. 45 months)
• Preparatory German Language course of 6 months
• Travel costs
• Annual study and research allowance
• Full Health, personal liability and accident insurance cover
• Further individual allowances on application

Duration of Scholarship: 3 Years

How to Apply:  The candidates shall submit a complete application consisting of:

• Application Form
• CV (Europass template:https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/documents.curriculum-vitae)

Abstract of the research proposal (max. 10 pages) including a detailed work and time table

• Two academic reference letters from university professors
• Invitation letter from the German Supervisor OR admission letter for a PhD degree programme
• Certificates of all academic degrees with a Master’s of at least B+ or equivalent

Interested applicants should submit their applications and the above mentioned requirements to the address indicated below not later than 31^st October, 2018.

                                                                                    THE REGISTRAR

SCHOLARSHIPS SECRETARIAT

P. O. BOX M. 75

ACCRA

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Award Provider: DAAD, Ghana Ministry of Education

Important Notes: Please NOTE that only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.