Call For Application: WIPO/Africa University Masters In Intellectual Property Scholarships 2024

Published: 27 Feb 2024 941 views

This Master's Degree is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe), with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.
All courses incorporate the theoretical and doctrinal foundations of the legal regime as well as the practical aspects of the particular areas of law.

WIPO Master Scholarship

Application Deadline	March 1, 2024
Country to study
School to study	Africa University
Type	Bauchi
Sponsor	ClimaTech Run
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of WIPO Master Scholarship

A number of scholarships are available. Scholarships cover:

• Return ticket
• Registration and tuition fees
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

 WIPO scholarships are awarded to:

• government officials and persons working in the public sector such as universities, academies and research and development institutions; and
• candidates should be from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs).

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will be provided with relevant information, including travel arrangements.

Requirements for WIPO Master Scholarship

To be considered, applicants shall:

• hold a Bachelor's degree preferably in law, economics, engineering, medicine, physics, chemistry, communication sciences or business administration. An attendance of a minimum of three years of University in the above fields is required; and

• advanced knowledge of English is a prerequisite (TOEFL 80/120 or IELTS 6.5/9).

Selection Process

Dates

• September to December 2024: compulsory distance learning phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center (lms.wipo.int);
• January to February 2025: second phase of distance learning hosted by University of Turin 
• March to June 2025: residential phase in Turin, Italy. This includes a three-day visit to WIPO Headquarters in Geneva.
• June to August 2025: preparation and submission of a final research paper.

Application Documents

• University Degree(s) (translated in English) 
• For non-native speakers proof of English language: TOEFL / CAE or acceptable equivalent
• Transcript of University studies (Translated in English) 
• Recent Curriculum Vitae
• DL101 Course Certificate 
• WIPO Scholarship Application letter

Documents marked with are mandatory.

Application Deadline

March 1, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to   ClimaTech Run on www3.wipo.int to apply