RSIF PhD Scholarships for Mozambique and Senegal Nationals 2022

• RSIF PhD Scholarships are open to Mozambique and Senegal candidates interested in receiving international-quality PhD training.
• Applicants apply for a scholarship to conduct PhD research in a PASET Priority Thematic Area.
• Applicants apply to the icipe online portal indicating their preference for a PhD program at approved AHUs (a current list of RSIF AHUs and PhD programs is available here).
• The AHU and RSIF selection panels will review applications and make recommendation to the PASET EB for scholarship awards.
• On award of RSIF Scholarships, awardees must immediately complete registration to the selected RSIF AHU.

About Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)

The history of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) goes back to the creation of PASET in 2013. Since its operationalisation in 2017, RSIF has been growing rapidly.

RSIF PhD Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of RSIF PhD Scholarships

• The RSIF PhD Scholarship covers university tuition and related fees, competitive stipend to cover living expenses, travel, medical insurance, and research costs.
• RSIF PhD scholars will be supported to spend 6-24 months in a ‘sandwich’ training at an international partner university, research institute or private company.
• RSIF PhD scholars become part of a growing network of emerging leaders in ASET fields in SSA.
• RSIF PhD scholars will have access to RSIF competitive research grants upon completion of their PhD.

Requirements for RSIF PhD Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible for the RSIF PhD Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of Mozambique or Senegal.
• Have a relevant master’s degree in one of the fields of study.
• Meet the specific admission requirements of the RSIF African Host University where they would like to pursue a PhD (see links to the AHU PhD programs below; or go to the RSIF website .
• Be willing to enroll full-time in a PhD program at an RSIF African Host University in the 2021-2022 academic year.
• Should not be holding another PhD scholarship, or currently be enrolled in any PhD Program when applying to the RSIF PhD scholarship.
• Be willing to spend 6-24 months in a ‘sandwich’ research placement at an international partner institute.
• Demonstrate that their research goals are well aligned to the Priority Thematic Areas and contribute to Africa’s development.

Interview date, Process and Venue for RSIF PhD Scholarships

The duration of the PhD Scholarship is 3 to 4 years, including 6-24 months in a ‘sandwich’ training placement at an international partner university, research institute or private company. Priority for the scholarships will be given to women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhDs. The RSIF scholarships will be awarded in June 2022.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through icipe’s online application platform. Applications submitted by email or in hardcopy will not be accepted.

For more details, visit RSIF website.