African Scientific, Research And Innovation Council (ASRIC) Ph.D. Scholarship 2020 [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: 15th July 2020 at 17.00 hours (GMT+0)

Overview:
In recognition of the role of science, technology, and innovation, as essential tools for Africa’s socio-economic transformation, and the needed institutional arrangements for the implementation of Africa Science, Technology, and Innovation Agenda, the Executive Council
of AU Member States adopted the Decision Ex.CL/Dec.747 (XXII) and Decision Ex/CL/Dec.216(VII) on the establishment of the African Scientific, Research, and Innovation Council (ASRIC). The ASRIC was launched officially in November 2018, and the African Union Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC) is the Secretariat of the ASRIC.

On the other hand, the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF), was created in November 2012 and labeled by the Union for the Mediterranean (a union of 43 country members). UEMF is a University of a regional character and is located in the iconic city of Fes, which houses one of the oldest still-functioning universities in the world, “Al Karaouiyine”.

The ASRIC and UEMF offer 10 scholarship slots for the academic year 2020-2021 for African Ph.D. students to carry out their doctoral research work at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco. The duration of the study and that of the scholarship is three years.

Scholarship Benefit:

Tuition fees of about $9,000
Accommodation
Annually one return ticket from your home country with a maximum contribution of $1,000 during summer vacation
Stipend allowance of $1,000 monthly for 11 months every year.

Field Of Study

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

Digital Engineering and Artificial Intelligence;
Embedded systems;
Additive Manufacturing;
Materials;
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency;
Energy storage; Batteries and Smart grids; or
Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

Eligibility Criteria:

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 a 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

Application Process:

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):

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

All applications and supporting documents should be submitted to the ASRIC Secretariat by email to asric.au@yahoo.com and CC austrc@africa-union.org before the call deadline.