DAAD/CERAAS Masters and PhD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan African Students

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

Senegal

What are the eligible fields of study?

The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Scholarships supports studies in subject areas with strong relevance to national development.

The scholarships at CERAAS are available in the following fields:

1. Physiology
2. Genetics
3. Genomics
4. Agronomy
5. Plant Breeding
6. Plant Health
7. Agroforestry

What is the category of this opportunity?

Masters, PhD

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

Applicants

• have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) or a two-year university degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results (second class upper division)
• clearly show motivation and strong commitment
• have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
• have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
• must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
• should generally be a) staff member of a public or private university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector or d) DAFI-Alumni (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative)

Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

How many scholarship awards are available?

It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with Centre d’Etude Régional pour l’Amélioration de l’Adaptation à la Sécheresse (CERAAS) by offering up to 2 InRegion and 1 In-Country scholarships for PhD and up to 3 In-Region and 1 InCountry scholarships for Master studies at CERAAS for the intake 2018.

What are the benefits of the award?

• The scholarship covers Tuition, Travel, Study and Research allowance, Monthly living and accommodation allowance as well as a Final allowance.
• DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also encouraged to apply for a research grant in Germany for 2 up to 6 months. Please note: The short-term research stay in Germany should preferably be announced in the application for the regular scholarship.

The short-term research scholarship includes:
• a monthly scholarship payment for living costs which amounts to 1.000 € per month
• health/accident/personal liability insurance
• a flat-rate travel allowance

All further details regarding additional benefits and the additional application processes will be provided after admission to the scholarship programme.

How long will the programme last? 

The duration

• of the PhD programme is up to three years
• of the Master programme is up to two years

How to Apply for the DAAD/CERAAS Masters and PhD Scholarships

If you are interested, then go through the Application requirements HERE