May 26, 2023 is the deadline for applications. | Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) in 2023.
The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) is an African-led effort with the aim of advancing socioeconomic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by improving skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology.
The PASET flagship initiative is the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif). The focus of Rsif is on innovations that transform society in significant ways. It is supported by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya, and is sponsored by contributions from governments in Africa, the World Bank, and the Government of Korea.
| Title: | Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) in 2023 |
| Nationality: | Nigerians and Kenyans |
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| Deadline: | May 26, 2023 |
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In order to address the shortage of highly trained specialists in the disciplines of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to improve the research and innovation capacities in those areas in SSA, Rsif seeks to train top-notch PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. By offering money through competitive grants, Rsif additionally supports the development of research and innovation ecosystems at particular African Host Universities (AHU). Five Priority Thematic Areas supported by Rsif include teaching, research, and innovation are:
Food security and agribusiness, minerals, mining, and materials engineering, (4) Energy, including renewables, (5) Climate change, and ICT, especially big data and artificial intelligence.
The following are the specific goals of Rsif:
- ASET fields should have a pool of highly qualified scientists, professionals, and inventors.
- Find and support young, brilliant Africans who want to pursue further education in ASET subjects where knowledge is most required.
- Address the disparities in the representation of women and underrepresented groups in ASET fields across Africa.
- Increase the capacity of African universities to offer pertinent ASET training and to secure ongoing investment in expanding ASET education and workforce.
- The PhD Scholarship lasts for three to four years and includes six to twelve months of “sandwich” training at a foreign partner university, research facility, or for-profit organization. Scholarships will be prioritized for women and current young academic faculty members without PhDs. In July 2023, the Rsif scholarships will be given out.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who wish to be considered for the Rsif PhD Scholarship must:
- Be a citizen of both Nigeria and Rwanda.
- possess a master’s degree in a related field of study.
- possess the necessary qualifications for admission to the Rsif African Host University where they wish to pursue a PhD.
- The applicants who are under 35 years old will be given preference.
- Be ready to sign up for a PhD program at a Rsif AHU full-time during the 2023–2024 academic year.
- When submitting an application for the Rsif PhD scholarship, you shouldn’t have any other PhD fellowships.
- Be prepared to complete a “sandwich” training program lasting 6–12 months in a university, research center, or private business in another country.
- Establish how their research objectives support the development of Africa and are well-aligned with the Rsif Priority Thematic Areas.
BENEFITS
The following advantages will be granted to Rsif PhD Scholars:
- The Rsif PhD Scholarship pays for research expenditures, travel expenses, a competitive living stipend, and university tuition and associated fees.
- A “sandwich” training program lasting 6 to 12 months at a foreign partner university, research facility, or for-profit organization will be provided for Rsif PhD scholars.
- PhD candidates from Rsif join an expanding network of future leaders in SSA’s ASET domains.
- After completing their PhDs, Rsif PhD scholars will have access to Rsif competitive research funds.
Application cutoff date:
- Application deadline is May 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (East Africa Time; UTC+3).
- Any inquiries should be sent to the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) Manager at Rsifscholarships@icipe.org.
Reference Documents for Rsif’s Fifth Call for PhD Scholarships for Rwanda and Nigeria Nationals 2023:
ENGLISH Rsif Fifth Call Guidelines
FRENCH Rsif Fifth Call Guidelines
ENGLISH Rsif Fifth Call Concept Note
FRENCH Rsif Fifth Call Concept Note
Application Link
For Additional Information
Visit the Rsif PhD Scholarships‘ official website.
| Title: | Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) in 2023 |
| Nationality: | Nigerians and Kenyans |
| Amount: | |
| Deadline: | May 26, 2023 |
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| WhatsApp Link: | Click Here |
| Telegram Link: | Click Here |
