If you’re an ambitious student from sub-Saharan Africa with a passion for economics, the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) brings you a transformative opportunity! The AERC is offering PhD scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year to help you excel in economic research and contribute to sustainable development in Africa.
About AERC
Established in 1988, the AERC is dedicated to promote economic policy research and training in Africa. Its mission is to empower local economists through rigorous training and research opportunities, ensuring that the development of sub-Saharan Africa is shaped by its own experts.
Scholarship Opportunities
This prestigious scholarship is available to students from Francophone and Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries who have gained admission to any of the following universities under the AERC Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics (https://aercafrica.org/announcement-of-2024-phd-fellowship/):
- University of Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Nairobi, Kenya
- University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- Félix Houphouet-Boigny University, Côte d’Ivoire
- And many more prestigious institutions across Africa!
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this opportunity, you need to:
- Academic Excellence: Have a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics or a related field from an accredited university.
- Advanced Studies: Possess a Masters degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related field, with comprehensive coursework in key economic areas.
- Research and Publications: Having at least one publication in a refereed journal is a plus.
- Professional Engagement: Experience in economic management, research, or training in the public sector will strengthen your application.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Female candidates and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Application Process for this scholarship is straightforward:
- First, apply for admission to one of the accredited CPP universities. You can find application details on their websites.
- Once you’ve been admitted, you’ll need to upload the following on the AERC scholarship portal (https://training.aercafrica.org/admissionnew):
- A thoughtful cover letter
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of university admission
- Certified academic transcripts and certificates
Application Deadline Alert
Submit your scholarship application by August 31, 2024.
