Call for Applications: CARTA PhD Fellowships 2025
Are you a passionate student seeking a prestigious PhD fellowship in Africa? Look no further, as the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) is currently accepting applications for its 2025 PhD Fellowships. CARTA is a unique collaboration between African universities, research institutes, and international partners, offering a specialized program in public and population health to address the academic challenges faced by the region.
Summary:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): CARTA
- Host Institution(s): African universities, four African research institutes
- Funding Amount: Fully Funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: PhD degrees
- Nationality: African Students
Eligibility Criteria
If you are interested in applying for the CARTA PhD Fellowships, here are the key requirements:
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Be a full-time teaching or research staff at a participating African institution.
- Submit a PhD research proposal related to public and population health.
- Commit to attending all four annual residential Joint Advanced Seminars and engaging in inter-seminar activities.
- Male applicants must be under 40 years old, and female applicants under 45 years old.
Eligible African Institutions
- Makerere University, Uganda
- Moi University, Kenya
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a range of benefits including full funding for their participation in advanced seminars, a monthly stipend, research support, and more.
Application Procedures
If you meet the eligibility criteria and want to apply for the CARTA PhD Fellowships, follow these steps:
- Contact the CARTA focal person at your institution to discuss your interest and obtain application materials.
- Submit your application forms and reference letters by April 15, 2024, to the Focal Persons at partner institutions with a copy to the Secretariat.
- Wait for the nomination from your institution to proceed with the full application process.
- Complete the full application by the specified deadlines through the official portal.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your academic career with the CARTA PhD Fellowships. Visit the official website for further details and start your application today!
