DAAD WACCBIP Master Scholarship 2023/2024 for African Students – University of Ghana

DAAD WACCBIP Master Scholarship 2023/2024 for African Students – University of Ghana. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline?

9th December 2022

What is the Award?

It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) by offering up to 3 In-Country and 7 In-Region scholarships for Master studies at West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) for the intake 2023

Which Fields is/are Eligible?

The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme supports studies in subject areas with strong relevance to national development.

The scholarships at West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) are available in the following programme:

Master of Philosophy in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases

Which Countries are Eligible?

African countries

Where will Award Take Place?

West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana

What Type of Award is This?

Scholarship

Who is Eligible?

Applicants

• have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable);
• clearly show motivation and strong commitment; have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
• have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
• should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme.

Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

Scholarships are generally initially granted for one year and can be extended to a maximum of the regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted. Please note:West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) might have additional requirements for admission to the university.

What is the Benefit of Award?

• (Tuition) Fees*annually
• Study and research allowance annually 460 EUR
• Printing allowance once towards the end of scholarship 400 EUR
• Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.) monthly 300 EUR (In-Country) 450 EUR (In-Region)
• Travel allowance (In-Region only) usually twice (beginning/ end of scholarship) The flat rate travel allowance will be specified in the letter of award.
• Health Insurance (In-Region only)

Additional benefits

DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also

a)encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 3 up to 6 months. Please note:

The short-term research stay in Germany should preferably be announced in the application for the regular scholarship and can only be awarded if the necessary financial means are available.

If you would like to apply, please note that the funding period for a short-term research stay in Germany is part of the In-Country/In-Region programme and the regular study period of the programme may not be exceeded by the short-term research stay in Germany, this must be included in the regular study period of the In-Country/In-Region programme.

The short-term research scholarship includes:

• a monthly scholarship payment for living costs
• health/accident/personal liability insurance
• a flat-rate travel allowance

b)invited to apply for different Summer Schools in Germany (four weeks)

c)invited to participate in further training possibilities such as E-Resources trainings.

How to Apply:

Applications for the DAAD scholarship must be submitted via the DAAD portal: https://portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?fund_ar=stv&id=57667589

Applications submitted through other channels or to other authorities will not be considered.

Apply below.

Goodluck!

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