Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) 2021 PhD in Data Science for PhD Students

The field of data science is emerging as a critical discipline with high relevance to economic growth and development. This doctoral training program established by AIMS will provide emerging African scientists the opportunity to conduct research at the forefront of data science, and work towards a PhD degree within a high-quality training program in Africa, in cooperation with institutions internationally.

The program will focus on theoretical foundations of data science as well as applications of data science to improve the daily lives of Africans. It is built on the understanding that modern approaches in data science require a combination of expertise spanning the areas of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and the applied sciences.

AIMS will be offering up to seven fully-funded PhD positions in this prestigious new doctoral program. The recruited students will be based in Rwanda at AIMS Rwanda, or any of the other AIMS centers, in partnership with universities and research institutions across Africa and globally. The program aims to train future change-makers, who will have an impact across academia, industry, education, and government.

Candidates can choose from a list of proposed research topics, and AIMS will assist in building a supervision team around these topics. Alternatively, candidates can suggest their own research topics, together with a proposed supervision team. Selected students will start in Oct/Nov 2021.

• Table of Content
• About Quantum Leap Africa (QLA)
• QLA PhD in Data Science
• Aim and Benefits of QLA PhD in Data Science
• Requirements for QLA PhD in Data Science Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Quantum Leap Africa (QLA)

Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) was created by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) to catalyze top quality high impact research in data science, smart systems engineering and drive the future IT revolution through quantum information. It is also mandated to train the next generation of innovators in information science and technology. AIMS currently has scientific centres of excellence in South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania, and Rwanda. AIMS has been providing outstanding postgraduate training to Africa’s top graduates in math, science and engineeri... continue reading

QLA PhD in Data Science

Aim and Benefits of QLA PhD in Data Science

• Fully funded (stipend, equipment, health insurance, relocation costs, conference attendance, direct cost to graduating institution such as tuition fees and registration fees)
• International supervision teams from well-known research institutions
• Research topics that push the boundaries of data science 

Requirements for QLA PhD in Data Science Qualification

• Master’s degree (completed by Sept 2021) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics or other relevant fields;
• Sufficient theoretical foundations evidenced by prior work (courses/thesis/other training);
• Qualification for pursuing research on the chosen topic, including relevant programming expertise;
• Research potential evidenced by academic performance and involvement in relevant academic activities;
• Motivation for pursuing a PhD by research in the suggested topic;
• Being an African national.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit QLA website.