The Mwalimu Nyerere Programme of the African Union has received support under the African Union – Government of India Cooperation for some special scholarships for Africans working in African institutions of higher learning and research. We are pleased to announce the 2011 Call for the Africa – India Capacity Building Scholarship program.
(a) The Special University Lecturers PhD Fellowship Program
The Special University Lecturers PhD fellowship Program is a capacity building program for PhD studies for teachers in African institutions of higher education and research, in any field of Agriculture, tenable in any reputable Indian University. The Commission of the African Union invites applications from University lecturers, who intend to undertake postgraduate studies at the PhD level in any reputable Indian University. The applicant must possess a masters degree with at least 3 years post-graduation experience, and not above be 45 years of age.
The PhD programme must not exceed three years duration.
The Government of India support will provide a monthly allowance of 15,000 Indian Rupees for tuition, accommodation and subsistence, as well as medical and local travels throughout the duration of the programme.
(b) Capacity-Building Masters Degree Scholarship
Under the African Union – Government of India cooperation programme, the African Union Commission hereby announces the special Masters Degree Scholarship programme in any Agricultural discipline, tenable in any Indian University. Applicants should be in possession of at least a Second Class Upper Honours degree or equivalent, with at least two years post-graduation experience, and not be over 40 years of age.
The master’s programme must not exceed two years duration.
The Government of India support will cover tuition fees, and monthly allowance of 12,000 Indian Rupees for accommodation and subsistence, as well as medical and local travels throughout the duration of the programme.
The closing date to submit applications is 11 February 2011. For more information, visit this link.
