ASRIC-UEMF 2022 PhD Scholarship Scheme

The role of science, technology and innovation, as essential tools for Africa’s socio-economic transformation cannot been overemphasized, and this is the bedrock of the ASRIC-UEMF partnership which birthed the ASRIC-UEMF PhD scholarship scheme.

The African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC) is a special advisory body to the African Union mandated to implement the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024) and to promote scientific research and innovation in order to address the challenges of Africa’s socio-economic development. It also mobilizes African research excellence and provides a platform for dialogue among African scientists and serves as a voice of the scientific community in building and sustaining continental research and innovation nexus, that including the building requisite technical capabilities.

• Table of Content
• About African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC)
• ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme
• Requirements for ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC)

T he need to establish an African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC) dates back to the First African Congress for Scientific Research, Technology and Drug Industry that was held in Cairo 13 – 15 December 2004, and culminated in the 2005 Sirte Executive Council decision EX/CL/Dec.216 (VII), requesting the Commission to study the matter. The African Ministerial Conference in charge of Science and Technology (AMCOST V) in Congo, Brazzaville in April, 2014 reviewed the Statutes of ASRIC, which was then adopted by the Executive Council trough decision (EX.CL/Dec.747 (XXII)... continue reading

ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme

Aim and Benefits of ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme

The scholarship includes; tuition fees of about $9,000 annually, one return ticket from your home country with a maximum contribution of $1,000 during summer vacation, and stipend allowance of $1,000 monthly for 11 months every year.

Requirements for ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarship Scheme Qualification

• Must be national of the one of the African Union Member State;
• Applicants must be less than 35years of age at the end date of this call;
• Must have Master’s Degree (in science or engineering), Diploma or Engineering Diploma or any other equivalent diploma (baccalaureate + 5); and
• The candidate must demonstrate remarkable ability and devotion along with experiences in conducting research in the selected field of study.

The candidate MUST be ready to undertake a research in the following areas:

•   a. Artificial Intelligence;
•   b. Additive Manufacturing and materials;
•   c. Renewable Energy, Green hydrogen and Power-to-X;
•   d. Chemistry;
•   e. Management;
•   f. Sensors.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The application form to this call should be completed and submitted before the deadline of the call. The following also to be attached to the application form (Download Application Form HERE):

•   a. An updated CV;
•   b. A certified copy of the baccalaureate;
•   c. A certified copy of the master's diploma or the engineering diploma or any other equivalent diploma (Bac + 5);
•   d. A copy certified transcript(s) of all university-level coursework completed corresponding to the diploma or masters;
•   e. A copy of the Master (or equivalent) thesis or dissertation;
•   f. A certified copy of the international passport.
•   g. 2 personal passport size photographs

All application and supporting documents should be submitted to the ASRIC Secretariat by email to [email protected] and CC [email protected] before the call deadline.

For more details, visit ASRIC website.