Description

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) has announced the opening of its sixth call for applications for the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships. This prestigious scholarship offers funding for 3-4 years of doctoral training in key areas such as ICT, food security, energy, and climate change. With a deadline of September 16, 2024, this program supports sub-Saharan African students, fostering high-quality research and innovation. Managed by icipe in Nairobi, Rsif aims to develop Africa's future leaders in applied sciences.

About PASET:

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative aimed at addressing the skills gap in applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Established by African governments, PASET seeks to promote socio-economic transformation by developing a skilled workforce in key fields such as ICT, agriculture, energy, and engineering. The initiative supports high-quality education, research, and innovation across SSA, with a focus on improving institutional capacities and enhancing regional collaboration. Its flagship program, the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), provides funding for PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and universities to build scientific expertise and innovation ecosystems.

Degree Level

PASET - RSIF Africa PhD Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake PhD level programs at Africa Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

The scholarship covers:

• University tuition fees and research costs.
• A monthly stipend to cover living expenses, including accommodation and meals, during study at the Rsif AHU and the sandwich placement at an International Partner Institute.
• Round-trip travel between the applicant's home country and the Rsif AHU.
• Round-trip travel between the Rsif AHU and the International Partner Institute.
• Visas and student permits.
• Annual medical and personal accident insurance.

• Additional support for family members or dependents, such as children and spouses.
• Extra return tickets to the home country for personal reasons.
• Application costs to AHUs, including certificate verification and equivalency.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students from Sub Saharan African Countries that includes  Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.    

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country.
• Hold a relevant master's degree in fields related to the Rsif program.
• Meet the specific admission criteria of the Rsif AHU offering the PhD program.
• Be 35 years of age or younger at the time of application.
• Commit to full-time enrollment in a PhD program at an Rsif AHU during the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Not currently hold another PhD scholarship while applying to the Rsif PhD scholarship.
• Be willing to participate in a 6-12 month "sandwich" training program at an international partner university, research institute, or private company.
• Focus their research on a topic that aligns with and contributes to national or regional development in Africa.
• Prioritize women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhD.

Application Procedure

Important Dates:

• Deadline: Applications are due by September 16th, 2024, at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (UTC+3).

Submission Process:

• Online Only: Applications must be submitted electronically through the ICIP online portal. Applications submitted via email or hard copy will not be considered.