Sub-saharan Africans given opportunity for PHD in IITA

The Graduate Scholar Program is administered by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). It invites outstanding students of agriculture and related sciences to compete for a number of M.Sc. or Ph.D. scholarships every year.

The postgraduate scholarship program is open to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries.

Candidates for an MSc scholarship must have a BSc or an equivalent degree while candidates for a PhD scholarship must have an MSc or an equivalent degree, in relevant agricultural sciences.

Employees of non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, universities as well as employees of national agricultural research institutes are encouraged to apply.

IITA particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Duration: MSc scholarship – 2 years; PhD scholarship – 3 years.

Registration: Tenable in universities in African countries. Preference is given to candidates who have secured admission to a university.

Benefits: Cost of travel, tuition fees, operational costs of research, allowances (for living expenses, books and thesis production); insurance and medical expenses.

For more Details and application visit Graduate Scholar Program website: Graduate Scholar Program

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