Summary
The role of science, technology and innovation, as essential tools for Africa’s socio-economic transformation cannot been overemphasized, and this is the bedrock of the ASRIC-UEMF partnership which birthed the ASRIC-UEMF PhD scholarship scheme. The African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC) is a special advisory body to the African Union mandated to implement the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024) and to promote scientific research and innovation in order to address the challenges of Africa’s socio-economic development. It also mobilizes African research excellence and provides a platform for dialogue among African scientists and serves as a voice of the scientific community in building and sustaining continental research and innovation nexus, including the building requisite technical capabilities.
Benefit - The scholarship includes; tuition fees of about $9,000 annually, one return ticket from your home country with a maximum contribution of $1,000 during summer vacation, and a stipend allowance of $1,000 monthly for 11 months every year.
Eligibility - Must be national of one of the African Union Member states; - Applicants must be less than 35years of age at the end date of this call; - Must have a Master’s Degree (in science or engineering), Diploma or Engineering Diploma or any other equivalent diploma (baccalaureate + 5); and - The candidate must demonstrate remarkable ability and devotion along with experiences in conducting research in the selected field of study. - The candidate MUST be ready to undertake research in the following areas: a. Artificial Intelligence; b. Additive Manufacturing and materials; c. Renewable Energy, Green hydrogen and Power-to-X; d. Chemistry; e. Management; f. Sensors.
Deadline June 30, 2022