DAAD University Of Abomey-Calavi PhD Scholarship Programme For Sub-Saharan African Students 2024-2025

Published: 27 Oct 2023 1,515 views

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts:
• Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities

As part of this programme, the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi offers a Master and a doctoral study programmes in biometrics, an area with strong relevance to national development of Sub-Saharan African countries

The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme supports studies in subject areas with strong relevance to national development.

DAAD Master Scholarship

Application Deadline	November 23, 2023
Country to study	Benin
School to study	University of Abomey – Calavi
Type	Masters
Sponsor	German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of DAAD Master Scholarship

The Scholarship covers

• Tuition fees,
• Study and research allowance
• Printing allowance
• Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
• Travel allowance (In-Region only)
• Insurance

DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also encouraged to apply for a research stay in Germany for 3 up to 6 months.

The duration
• of the PhD programme is generally up to three years
generally starting in September 2024.

Scholarships are initially granted for one year and can be extended to upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted.

Requirements for DAAD Master Scholarship

Applicants

• have successfully completed generally a two-year university degree (doctoral candidates)
• with above average results (second class upper division)
• clearly show motivation and strong commitment
• have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
• have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
• must be nationals or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
• should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector

Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

Selection Process

DAAD reserves the right of final selection. Only the pre-selected candidates are asked to log into the DAAD portal, register themselves and submit an DAAD application. 

Application Documents

Application file for doctoral candidates includes:

• Cover letter of application to the Director of the doctoral school of agronomic and water sciences
• Motivation letter to the Coordinator of the doctoral training in Biometrics
• Concept note of the research project (not more than 10 pages) from the applicant/candidate
• CV of the applicant including if possible a list of scientific publications
• Copy of official academic transcripts of the applicant, for the Master in Biostatistics/biometrics and for the Bachelor. Please supply the official explanation of the grading system.
• Copy of certificates for the Master in Biostatistics/biometrics and for the Bachelor
• Letter of support from a lecturer-researcher

Application Deadline

November 23, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on portal.daad.de to apply