The consortium for advanced research training in Africa (CARTA) is an Initiative of nine African universities, four African research institute, and select northern partners. CARTA offers an innovative model for doctoral training in Sub-Saharan Africa strengthen the capacity of participating institutions to conduct and lead internationally-competitive research.
WORTH
- During the 2016/2017 academic year, the CARTA program is planning to offer up to 25 PhD fellowships
- The fellowship, which is tenable at one of the participating African universities, includes the cost of fellows’ participation in the advanced seminars.
- A modest monthly stipend; small grants from research activities.
- A laptop loaded with relevant software.
- Funds for travel to conferences, as well as costs for participating in joint program activities.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Prior admission into a PhD program is not required for application but awards are contingent on such admission being obtained at one of the participating African universities
- Applicants from this program must be teaching or research staff at one of the participating African institutions and should be committed to contributing towards building capacity at their Institutions.
DEADLINE: May 15 2016
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