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(CDT-Africa) Regional PhD Fellowship For African Women - Ethiopia 2019-2020

The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) and the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia is inviting applications for its 2019-2020 Regional PhD Fellowship for African Women Researchers.

Applicants are advised to go through the application requirements and eligibility criteria before applying. Only students who meet the requirements will receive the scholarship.


CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship

Application DeadlineAugust 11, 2019
Country to studyEthiopia
School to studyAddis Ababa University
TypePh.D
SponsorThe Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa)
GenderWomen

Benefits of CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship

The fellowship covers:

  1. A modest monthly stipend,
  2. Dormitory fee,
  3. Medical coverage, and
  4. Funding to support research projects

Requirements for CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship

  1. Hold Master’s degree in biomedical or health sciences from a reputable university and completed the MSc with CGPA ≥ 3.40.
  2. Successfully pass entrance examination at Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, and obtain admission at Addis Ababa University.
  3. Submit a preliminary research proposal potential for developing new therapeutic solutions - drugs, diagnostics, vaccines, and complex interventions – to major diseases plaguing Africa relevant to medical discovery and development.
  4. Be able to enrol and attend the program on a full-time basis from 2019 - 2020 academic year. 

Selection Process

  1. The deadline for application is 11 August 2019. 
  2. Interview will be conducted in late August via Skype. 

Application Documents

  1. Current Curriculum Vitae 
  2. Motivation Letter
  3. PhD Project Concept Note 
  4. Official Transcript and copies of Degrees 

Application Deadline

August 11, 2019

How to Apply

  1. Application document (CV, motivation letter, PhD project concept note, official transcript and copies of degrees) must be submitted in electronic copy via email to Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal (email: [email protected]) copying Ms Bethelhem Fekadu (email: [email protected]). 
  2. The motivation letter should describe how the applicant meets the requirements for the PhD fellowship and why she wants to engage in the fellowship.

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