ICIPE Master and PhD Scholarship, 2023-2024

Applications are currently being received for the ICIPE Master and PhD Scholarship for African students. Offered by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), the African Regional Postgraduate Program in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS) is a comprehensive Master’s and PhD scholarship program aimed at empowering African scholars with knowledge and skills in the field of insect sciences. This scholarship program has been created to provide high-quality education, research training, and mentorship from experienced scientists in the field to African students, with the purpose of tackling the continent’s concerns of food security, environmental sustainability, and public health.

The ARPPIS scholarship program provides a unique opportunity for African nationals willing to pursue advanced studies in the field of insect sciences, which is critical to sustainable development on the continent. Positions are available at icipe to work innovations in the vegetable integrated push-pull technology and black soldier fly farming, as a One Health package that will increase production of cereals, the main staples for most households; as well as high-value vegetables, poultry, and fish, which will augment the region’s largely starch-based diets, thus countering malnutrition and hidden hunger while protecting the environment.

The program includes research in entomology, ecology, biotechnology, and integrated pest control, among other fields. The scholarship also promotes gender balance by encouraging more female candidates to apply. The curriculum places a significant emphasis on practical research training and encourages researchers to create novel answers to some of the continent’s most pressing problems. ARPPIS graduates are well-prepared to pursue successful careers in academia, research, industry, and government, and to contribute significantly to sustainable development in their home countries and beyond.

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 MSc Projects or List of PhD Projects.
• Number of awards: 8.
• Duration: Not specified.
• Target group: Open to Africans.

ICIPE Master and PhD Scholarship Benefits

The icipe scholarship program covers all student costs, including travel, living expenses, medical insurance, university fees, and all research and training costs. Successful candidates, Please note that successful candidates will develop a full proposal and register with a university after they commence their master’s or PhD program at icipe. Both programs will start in April 2023.

ICIPE Master and PhD Scholarship 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) for Master’s degree applicants.
• Both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree with above average results (at least Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent), taken with both coursework and research in the field of natural sciences or other fields relevant to the PhD project
• Registered for MSc in a recognized University (or eligible for a full master by research dissertation as prescribed by the registering University)
• Completed course work/year one of study awaiting research with coursework in the field of natural sciences or other fields relevant to the MSc project.
• Additional requirements may apply depending on the MSc or PhD project selected by the applicant. For information on applicant requirements for each available project. Please click on the following links : List of MSc Projects or List of PhD Projects.
• Master’s degree must have been completed less than six years ago at the time of application (for PhD applicants).
• Completed application form and accompanying supporting documents (master’s degree applicants).
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Clearly show motivation and strong commitment.

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How to Apply for the ICIPE Master and PhD Scholarship

Interested applicants who would like to apply for this Africa scholarship program need to follow the steps below to submit a valid application.

Step 1 : Download and complete the scholarship Application Form.

1. To download the Application Form as a doc file click Here for Master or Here for PhD
2. To download the Application Form as a docx file click Here for Master or Here for PhD

Step 2 : Click on one of the following links to access the online application platform, fill it and upload all required documents.

• Click here to apply for master programs
• Click here to apply for PhD programs

Required Documents

1. Completed application form
2. Curriculum Vitae (please use the Europass Format)
3. Certified copies of official university certificates and transcripts, and any other professional or academic certificates. Please combine them into 1 file. If necessary, you may zip the file to make it smaller for uploading. For pdf files, can reduce the size using the online tool at https://smallpdf.com/compress-pdf
4. Close-up photograph in color of your full head and upper shoulders (passport-style photograph)
5. Copy of National ID
6. For foreign nationals, copy of the Passport biodata page (the page that has your picture and personal details)
7. Copy of a signed recommendation letter from your employer (if currently employed) or University where MSc was undertaken. The letter must be on institute letterhead. (for PhD applicants)

The application deadline for this scholarship program is February 23, 2023. To know more about the ICIPE Master and PhD Scholarship, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.