African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) Category 2 - Disadvantaged female students and students from low income countries: 2021

The African Center for Technology Studies has received a grant from the International Development Research Center (IDRC) and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to support the training of PhD students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as well as the research work of Early Career Academics or Scholars (Early Career and Post-Doc) in AI & ML. The research work within this program must be within AI and centered around STEM disciplines that attempt to address any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 

The award of the scholarships shall strive to achieve uniform distribution of beneficiaries across anglophone, francophone and lusophone sub-Saharan Africa. There will also be effort to achieve fair distribution in terms of gender and region. The supported studies MUST adhere to responsible AI.

• Table of Content
• About African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
• AI4D Scholarships Category 2 - Disadvantaged female students and students from low income countries:
• Aim and Benefits of AI4D Scholarships Category 2 - Disadvantaged female students and students from low income countries:
• Requirements for AI4D Scholarships Category 2 - Disadvantaged female students and students from low income countries: Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a pioneering development research think tank on harnessing applications of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development in Africa. ACTS is an Intergovernmental organization founded in 1988 to pursue policy oriented research towards strengthening the capacity of African countries and institutions to harness science and technology for sustainable development.  ACTS envisions a sustainable economic, social and environmental future for Africa, through science, technology and innovation.  Article 3 of the Ch... continue reading

AI4D Scholarships Category 2 - Disadvantaged female students and students from low income countries:

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	PhD
Sponsor	African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of AI4D Scholarships Category 2 - Disadvantaged female students and students from low income countries:

Each successful student will work under a professor who will receive a grant of upto US$ 45,500 which will cover the following:

• Tuition fees for PhD student (US$ 6000)
• Living allowance for PhD student (for 30 months=US$15,000)
• Two return Air ticket to study country (US$ 750 return per trip= US$1500)
• Research activities (US$ 17,000)
• Traveling support for the supervisors (US$ 6,000)

The process of identifying professors is ongoing.

Requirements for AI4D Scholarships Category 2 - Disadvantaged female students and students from low income countries: Qualification

• Each applicant must have successfully completed a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; AI, Computer Science, IT, IS, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• All applicants should have competent academic credentials and demonstrate motivation and commitment to pursue an academic career.
• All applicants should have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction within their host university of choice (English, French or Portuguese).
• All applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of any sub-Saharan country.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) on ai4dafrica.submittable.com to apply

For more details, visit ACTS website.

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