PASET RSIF 2020-2021 Scholarships for PhD Students in sub-Saharan Africa

Published: 04 May 2020 3,172 views

Applications are invited from candidates interested in receiving international-quality PhD training, and access to research and innovation ecosystems at a PASET RSIF African Host University.

Being a scholar of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is a bridge to becoming a part of an exciting new community of highly skilled African scientists and innovators in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ASET) fields. RSIF aims to provide the ecosystem necessary to nurture its scholars during their PhD program and continue to create the support system for them after graduation.

PASET RSIF PhD Scholarship

Application Deadline	June 15, 2020
Type	Ph.D
Sponsor	Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of PASET RSIF PhD Scholarship

RSIF PhD Scholars will receive the following benefits:

1. The RSIF PhD Scholarship covers university tuition and related fees, competitive stipend to cover living expenses, travel, medical insurance and research costs.
2. RSIF PhD scholars will be supported to spend 6-24 months on ‘sandwich’ training at an international partner university, research institute or private company.
3. RSIF PhD scholars become part of a growing network of emerging leaders in ASET fields in SSA.  
4. RSIF PhD scholars will have access to RSIF competitive research grants upon completion of their PhD.

Requirements for PASET RSIF PhD Scholarship

1. Master’s degree holders in a relevant field of study
2. Citizens of a sub-Saharan African country willing to enroll full-time in a PhD program at an RSIF African Host University
3. Priority will be given to women and existing young academic faculty at African Universities
4. Demonstrate leadership potential, such as community service in areas related to PASET RSIF fields of study
5. Further information on the PhD program specific requirements and RSIF AHU admissions criteria can be found here: RSIF African Host Universities and available PhD programs.

Application Deadline

June 15, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) on www.rsif-paset.org to apply