African scientists are invited to apply for the Fully Funded PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships 2025 for Africans. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Fully Funded PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships 2025 for Africans is 16th September 2024 at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time; UTC+3).
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Tell Me About The PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships:
The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) is the flagship program of PASET. Rsif supports PhD students, post-doctoral scientists and universities in SSA to establish high-quality training, research and innovation environments and to develop institutional capacity for the benefit of the whole region. Furthermore, Risf is funded by African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea. It is also managed by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya, as the Rsif Regional Coordinating Unit (RCU).
Which Fields are Eligible?
Science
Type:
PhD Scholarship
Who can Apply For The PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships?
Also, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a citizen of any country in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Have a relevant master’s degree related to the Rsif fields of study.
- Meet the specific admission requirements of the Rsif AHU that hosts the PhD program.
- Be 35 years of age and below at the date of application.
- Also, be willing to enrol full-time in a PhD program at an Rsif AHU in the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Should not be holding another PhD scholarship when applying to the Rsif PhD scholarship.
- Be willing to spend 6-12 months in a ‘sandwich’ training at an international partner university, research institute or private company.
- Be willing to work on a research topic that aligns with and contributes to national or regional development in Africa.
- Moreover, priority for the scholarships will be given to women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhD.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Sub-Saharan African Countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
Kenya
How Many Awards?
20
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Additionally, the scholarship covers the following:
- University tuition fees and research costs.
- A monthly allowance to cover living expenses such as accommodation and meals while at the Rsif AHU and while on a sandwich placement at an International Partner Institute.
- Return travel from home country to the Rsif AHU.
- Return travel from the Rsif AHU to the International Partner Institute
- Visas and student permits.
- Annual medical and personal accident insurance.
How Long Will the Award Last?
3-4 years
How to Apply:
- Only complete applications submitted online will be accepted. Do not submit applications via email or hardcopy.
- Applications should be devoid of plagiarism. Evidence of plagiarism will invalidate the application.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
