ICIPE PhD Scholarships for African Students 2023 – Apply Here

ICIPE Ph.D. Scholarships for African Students 2023 – Apply Here. Applications are now open for ICIPE Ph.D. Scholarship open to only African students in 2023. Check below for application procedures and requirements.

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) is an African institute and a regional and global leader in research for development in insects and arthropods and their impacts, positive and negative, on food production and storage, human and animal health, environmental sustainability and livelihoods. ICIPE works across the continent with a network of partners, including universities, NGOs, and the private sector. It has a staff of 500 based at sites in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Kenya, in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) In-Country/In-Region Ph.D. Scholarships Programme and African university partners invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for Ph.D. scholarships in the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS).

The Centre’s research is structured around four research health themes (Human, Animal, Plant and Environment Health) and employs a diverse range of science disciplines to achieve impact.

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Benefits of ICIPE Ph.D. Scholarships

• Seven ARPPIS-DAAD Ph.D. scholarships are available to nationals of sub-Saharan countries.
• The scholarships cover all costs of the PhD program, including travel, living expenses, medical insurance, university fees and all research and training costs.
• Successful candidates will register with an ARPPIS partner university in Africa after starting the Ph.D. program at icipe.
• The Ph.D. program will commence from September next year.

Requirements for ICIPE Ph.D. Scholarships

Applicants must possess the following:

• A citizen of a country in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum pass of second-class, upper division.
• Master’s degree, with above average results, taken with both coursework and research in the field of natural sciences or another field relevant to the Ph.D. project.
• A Master’s degree must have been completed less than six years ago at the time of application.
• Additional specific skills requirements may be required depending on the PhD project(s) selected by the candidate.
• Good working knowledge of English (written & spoken).
• Clearly show motivation and strong commitment.
• Completed application form and accompanying supporting documents.
• Qualified female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities should apply.
• Qualified nationals of French- and Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa are also encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

February 23, 2023

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