Brief description: <\/strong>Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women is offered for women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South for research in Natural sciences related fields.<\/p>\n

Accepted Subject Areas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fields related to Natural Sciences<\/p>\n

About Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

With funds generously provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Organisation For Women In Science For The Developing World OWSD has instituted a fellowship programme for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a Ph.D., at centres of excellence in the South (developing countries), outside their own country.<\/p>\n

The postgraduate training Fellowship is offered to women scientists from Sub-saharan African and Least Developing Countries to pursue postgraduate research leading to doctoral degree in a field of the natural sciences.<\/p>\n

The general purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.<\/p>\n

Scholarship Offered Since: <\/strong>Not Specified<\/p>\n

Scholarship Type:<\/strong> Postgraduate research fellowship for women<\/p>\n

By what Criteria is Selection Made?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Please read the following information carefully before applying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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  • The fellowships are highly competitive, and the selection will be based on scientific competence and merit.<\/li>\n
  • The applications will be reviewed by a panel of eminent scientists, appointed by the Executive Board of OWSD.<\/li>\n
  • Only women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and\/or one of the Least Developed Countries can apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Host institutions must be located in a developing country.<\/li>\n
    • Applications that are incomplete or illegible cannot be considered. Please make sure all the requested enclosures are submitted together with your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Who is qualified to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The fellowships are open to qualified young women science graduates (generally below 40 years of age) from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and\/or LDCs.<\/p>\n

      The minimum qualification of applicants is an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent), or an outstanding B.Sc. honours degree, in the natural sciences.<\/p>\n

      The institute must be in a developing country other than the applicant\u2019s home country.<\/p>\n

      Number of Scholarship:\u00a0<\/strong>Several<\/p>\n

      What are the benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Scholarship will cover travel expenses, a modest monthly living allowance,\u00a0the amount of which will be determined in consultation with the host institution.<\/p>\n

      How long will sponsorship last?<\/strong> Each fellowship will be offered for three years<\/p>\n

      Eligible Countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries<\/p>\n

      To be taken at (country): <\/strong>Developing Countries<\/p>\n

      How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Visit scholarship webpage<\/a> for details<\/p>\n

      Sponsors: <\/strong>The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Organisation For Women In Science For The Developing World OWSD<\/p>\n

      Important Notes: <\/strong>An applicant\u00a0who wishes to register as a PhD student at her home institute can choose a sandwich<\/strong> option, whereby part of the research programme is undertaken at a host institute in another developing country.<\/p>\n

      The applicant must be willing to return to her own country after completion of the fellowship.<\/p>\n

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