The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is pleased to announce the fifth round of Ph.D. scholarships through the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) funding support, eligible students can apply before the deadline at http://www.ruforum.org…
Applications are invited for DAAD-RUFORUM In-Country/In-Region Doctoral Scholarships for Ph.D. scholars, Scholarships are open to African students.
These scholarships are targeting both in-country/in-region (sub-Saharan Africa) applicants to support selected RUFORUM regional Ph.D. Programs in the Eastern and Central Africa (ECA), DAAD promotes international academic exchange as well as educational cooperation with developing countries through various funding and scholarship programs.
Field of Study:
- Ph.D. in Life Sciences at Nelson Mandela African Institution of Sciences and Technology – Tanzania ( 2 in-region)
- Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Kenya (1 in-region & 1 in-country)
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Biotechnology – Makerere University, Uganda(1 in-region & 1 in-country);
- Ph.D. Agricultural and Rural Innovations at Makerere University, Uganda (1 in-region & 1 in-country)
List of Eligible Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe
Total No.of Scholarships: 8 Scholarships will be awarded to the selected students. The scholarship will be applicable for a period of 3 years for selected students.
About the Award
| DAAD-RUFORUM Scholarships 2024 | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scholarship | DAAD-RUFORUM Scholarships |
| Number of Scholarships | Eight (8) |
| Education Qualification | Pursuing a Ph.D. Doctoral |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Nationality | Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe |
| Name of Origination | The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) |
| Official Website | https://blog.ruforum.org/ |
| Deadline | Expected on February 2024 |
| Period of Scholarship Award | Three years |
Eligibility Criteria for DAAD-RUFORUM In-Country/In-Region Doctoral Scholarships 2024-25
Applicants should be from Sub-Saharan African countries, Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited university, and Applicants who are pursuing a Ph.D. Doctoral courses in the above fields are eligible for the scholarship.
Supporting Documents
- Certified copies of all university degree certificates
- Certified copies of all university transcripts
- At least a temporary admission letter including fee structure of the respective course (original or certified copy only), or an official letter assuring admission
- A Ph.D. research proposal (which must demonstrate relevance to development (the sections should include the research area (background, rationale, objectives of the proposed research, proposed Methodology, and expected Results) and a detailed work plan (10 to 15 pages); plagiarism will be checked by DAAD!
- An abstract of the proposal on one page (please include name and title of proposal)
- A recommendation letter by the head of the department indicating that you are a member or prospective member of staff and how you will be integrated into the staff development agenda of the university.
- Confirmation of study leave from your university (if applicable)
- Confirmation of teaching release (university staff members only)
- A letter from the applicant confirming availability to start Ph.D. studies in September at the host university
Application Process of DAAD-RUFORUM In-Country/In-Region Doctoral Scholarships 2024-25
All the eligible applicants should submit application form with all supporting documents on or before deadline.
Application Deadline: Expected
As per the previous schedule, the expected deadline is February 2024, for more details visit the official website at https://blog.ruforum.org/