Call for Application: RSIF PHD Scholarships in Nigeria and Rwanda nationals

Application Deadline: 26th May 2023 at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time; UTC+3)

The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) is the flagship program of Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is inviting applications for PhD students and post-doctoral researchers to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in Sub-saharan Africa.

The duration of the PhD Scholarship is 3 to 4 years, including 6-12 months in a ‘sandwich’ training placement at an international partner university, research institute or private company. Priority for the scholarships will be given to women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhDs. The Rsif scholarships will be awarded in July 2023.

Eligibility

Be a citizen of Rwanda and Nigeria.
Have a relevant master’s degree in one of the fields of study.
Meet the specific admission requirements of the Rsif African Host University where they would like to pursue a PhD.
Preference will be given to applicants who are 35 years of age and below.
Be willing to enroll full-time in a PhD program at an Rsif AHU in the 2023-2024 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.
Demonstrate that their research goals are well aligned to the Rsif Priority Thematic Areas and contribute to Africa’s development.