Quantum Leap Africa PhD Scholarship in Data Science for Africans 2023. Applications for the Quantum Leap Africa PhD Scholarship in Data Science for the 2023–2024 academic year are now being accepted from Africans with the necessary qualifications and an interest in pursuing a career in data science.
Emerging African scientists will get the chance to undertake cutting-edge data science research and complete a PhD program in Africa as part of the doctoral training program launched by AIMS in collaboration with international institutions.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Quantum Leap Africa
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Host Institution(s): Not specified
Scholarship Worth: Not specified
Number of Awards: Seven
Study Level: Postgraduate (PhD)
Nationality: Africans
Quantum Leap Africa PhD Scholarship 2023 | Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for the Quantum Leap Africa PhD Scholarship, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:
- Master’s degree (completed by Sept 2023) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics or other relevant fields;
- Sufficient theoretical foundations evidenced by prior work (courses/thesis/other training);
- Qualification for pursuing research on the chosen topic, including relevant programming expertise;
- Research potential evidenced by academic performance and involvement in relevant academic activities;
- Motivation for pursuing a PhD by research in the suggested topic;
- Being an African national.
Scholarship Benefits
- Fully Funded (Stipend, supplies, health insurance, moving expenses, conference attendance, and direct costs to the university that will award the degree, such as tuition and registration costs.
- International supervisions teams from well-known research institutions.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Before the application deadline, interested and qualified candidates for the Quantum Leap Africa PhD Scholarship 2023 must submit an online application. It should be noted that there are two stages to the application process. Phase 1 is submitting an application and the required documentation, while Phase 2 is the invitation phase, during which qualified candidates from Phase 1 will be invited to Round 2 of the hiring process.
Document Requirements:
- Application Form
- CV (you can use your own format, but please make sure to cover the content mentioned in this template that applies to your case).
- Transcripts (Please send your transcripts from both your undergraduate and graduate studies. If necessary, additional transcripts may be submitted.)
Application Deadline: 14th April 2023