The PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is now accepting applications for PhD scholarships, offering 3-4 year doctoral training in priority thematic areas. This is the sixth call for applications.
About PASET:
The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative dedicated to bridging the skills gap in applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) in sub-Saharan Africa. RSIF, the flagship program of PASET, supports PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and universities across SSA. It is funded by African governments, the World Bank, and the Government of Korea, and is managed by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya.
RSIF Objectives:
- Train highly skilled scientists and innovators in ASET fields.
- Support talented Africans in pursuing advanced studies in ASET fields.
- Address gender and disadvantaged group disparities in ASET fields.
- Strengthen capacity in African universities for ASET training.
Available Scholarships:
- Total Scholarships: 20
- Kenyan Nationals: 16
- Other SSA Nationals: 4
Scholarship Duration:
- 3 to 4 years, including a 6-12 month ‘sandwich’ placement at an international partner institution.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country.
- Hold a relevant master’s degree in RSIF fields of study.
- Meet the admission requirements of the RSIF African Host Universities (AHU).
- Be 35 years of age or younger at the time of application.
- Enrolled full-time in a PhD program at an RSIF AHU for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Not holding another PhD scholarship at the time of application.
- Conduct research aligned with African development priorities.
- Preference will be given to women and young academic faculty without a PhD.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Coverage of tuition and research costs.
- Monthly living allowance.
- Travel expenses (from home country to RSIF AHU and from RSIF AHU to International Partner Institute).
- Insurance coverage.
Not Covered:
- Additional support for family members/dependents.
- Extra return tickets to the home country for personal reasons.
- Application costs to AHUs, including certificate certification and equivalency fees.
Application Deadline:
- Deadline: September 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time).
For more details and to apply, visit RSIF’s website. For any inquiries, contact the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) at icipe via email at [email protected].
