The International Atomic Energy Agency is now launching a very beneficial PhD Sandwich Fellowships programme for the academic year 2020/21.

There are 20 awards available for talented students/scientists who want to pursue a PhD degree at Chartered Universities in Africa.

Founded in 1957, the IAEA is the world’s centre of cooperation in the nuclear field. Its global standard-setting projects provide a framework for the equitable participation of Member States on a worldwide scale.

Why should apply for Sandwich programme? By joining the programme, students will gain advance knowledge in AFRA Regional Strategic Cooperative Framework and develop/enhance their human resources capacities.

Application Deadline: September 18, 2020

Brief Description

• University: International Atomic Energy Agency
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Awards: Varies
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: At least 20
• Nationality: African candidates
• The award can be taken in Africa

Eligibility            

• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The PhD Sandwich Fellowship Programme focuses on the following regional priority thematic areas:
• Food and Agriculture
• Human Health and Nutrition
• Water resources management
• Nuclear Engineering
• Industrial Applications
• Energy Planning
• Climate Change and
• Radiation Safety
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must have a master’s degree from a recognized university.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applicants who meet the above-mentioned qualifications are requested to complete and submit application form through the online InTouchPlus platform http://intouchplus.iaea.org) for the fellowship.
• Supporting Documents: The following required application materials must send to Division for Africa:
• The candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
• A copy of the duly certified Master’ degree
• Transcripts of the Master’ degree NB: Preference will be given to candidates with at least upper second class honours degree.
• An official letter from the candidate home university confirming that the candidate is registered and enrolled in the PhD programme
• A Letter of admission to a foreign University
• A language certificate from a certified language centre
• A recent medical certificate from an authorized Medical Consultant.
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission applicants must have a previous year degree
• Language Requirement: Demonstrate the English language ability through the IELTS test.

Benefits

International Atomic Energy Agency will provide all the following study expenses:

• Training fees (registration fee, bench fee, course fee and examination fee) paid to then foreign University
• Return airfares
• Medical insurance and a
• Monthly Stipend to cover accommodation, food costs and training/research materials

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