ASRIC-UEMF 2021 PhD Scholarship Scheme for Science, Technology and Innovation

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, that including the building requisite technical capabilities. ASRIC was launched in 2018 and the African Union Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC) is the Secretariat of the ASRIC.

• Table of Content
• About African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC)
• ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme
• Requirements for ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme

Aim and Benefits of ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme

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 stipend allowance of $1,000 monthly for 11 months every year.

Requirements for ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme Qualification

• Must be national of the one of the African Union Member State;
•   • Applicants must be less than 35years of age at the end date of this call;
•   • Must have 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ASRIC website.