Applications are now opened for the 2022 ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarships for African students. The program is provided by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Kenya, in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships Program.
The primary objective of the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS) PhD Program is to prepare young researchers from Africa to compete in internationally competitive research and development environments within national, regional and international research programs.
At icipe, ARPPIS scholars are provided with excellent research facilities in an interdisciplinary environment within a structured, three-year PhD program that includes research, Training, attending scientific meetings and international conferences etc.
Program Details
- Host Institution: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya.
- Field of Study: The program is available for the following projects: LIST OF PROJECTS.
- Number of awards: 7.
- Duration: 3 years.
- Target group: Open to Africans.
ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarships Benefits
The RPPIS DAAD scholarship is fully funded and cover all costs of the PhD program, including travel, living expenses, medical insurance, university fees and all research and training costs.
ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarships Eligibility
In order to apply for this scholarship to study in Africa, applicants must meet the following criteria.
- A citizen of a country in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Bachelor’s degree with above average results (at least Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent)
- Master’s degree, with above average results, taken with both coursework and research in the field of natural sciences or other field relevant to the PhD project (see LIST OF PROJECTS).
- 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. For information on applicant requirements for each project (see LIST OF PROJECTS).
- Good working knowledge of English (written & spoken).
- Clearly show motivation and strong commitment.
- Completed application form, PhD project proposal (based on one of the vailable PhD projects), and accompanying supporting documents.
- Candidates who are staff members of a public university, or considered for university teaching or research staff recruitment, are encouraged to apply.
- Qualified female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
- Qualified nationals of French- and Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa are also encouraged to apply.
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ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarships Application instructions
Interested applicants who would like to apply for the Scholarship need to follow steps blow to submit a valid application.
Step 1 : icipe Application Submission
Submit a complete application to icipe. Please click to download the icipe application instructions.
Step 2 : DAAD Application Submission
Submit a complete application to DAAD. Please click to download the DAAD application instructions.
Note : Only complete applications made to both icipe and to DAAD will be considered.
Successful candidates will register with an ARPPIS partner university in Africa after starting the PhD program at icipe. The PhD program will start in September 2022.
If you have any questions regarding the ARPPIS PhD Program or your application to icipe, kindly contact Ms. Vivian Atieno, Capacity Building Officer, icipe, email [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding your application to DAAD, kindly contact Ms. Vivian Magero, Program Officer, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Regional Office for Africa, Nairobi. Email: [email protected].
The application deadline for both icipe and DAAD is . To know more about the ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarships, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.