(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.

• About The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa)
• CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa)

The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) is a World Bank supported centre of excellence for education and research at Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The main aim of CDT-Africa is to serve as a platform for equitable access to interventions (drugs, vaccines, diagnostics and complex interventions) and bring about sustainable development in Africa through high-quality capacity development for innovative medical discovery and development. CDT-Africa (www.cdt-africa.org) and Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology (http://www.aau.edu... read more

CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship

• Type Postgraduate
• OrganisationThe Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa)
• Country to study Ethiopia
• School to study Addis Ababa University
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Women
• Application Deadline August 11, 2019

Aim and 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 Qualification

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. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for CDT-Africa PhD Scholarship

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

Documents Required for Application

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

Application Deadline

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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