The UM6P and EPFL have launched the 2023 ‘100 Ph.D.s for Africa’ program for students seeking to complete a Ph.D. at an African institution. The program is designed to fund graduates in the field of science and engineering to enhance their research skills through collaboration with EPFL professors.
EPFL offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, computer science, life sciences, and physical sciences. The university is known for its strong focus on research, and has a number of research institutes and centers, including the Swiss Plasma Center, the Brain Mind Institute, and the Institute of Bioengineering, among others.
EPFL is also home to a number of world-class facilities and research laboratories, including the Blue Brain Project, which aims to create a virtual model of the human brain. The university has a strong international reputation, and attracts students and researchers from around the world. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in Europe and the world for its research and academic excellence.
In addition to its academic and research activities, EPFL also plays an important role in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. The university has a number of initiatives and programs to support entrepreneurship and start-ups, including the EPFL Innovation Park and the EPFL Extension School. Overall, EPFL is a world-class institution that is at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation.
Eligibility Criteria For The EPFL/UM6P Masters Scholarship Program:
To be eligible for this program, you have
- To be a national of an African country
- To hold a Master’s degree awarded after the 1st of January 2020 or to be enrolled in the final year of the master’s study
- To have an outstanding academic track record
- To be enrolled in an African academic institution and reside in an African country for the duration of the Ph.D.
- To have the endorsement of a professor of an African institution willing to supervise the doctoral thesis for its full duration
Eligible Countries: African countries
Type: PhD
Value of Award: The Ph.D. candidates benefiting from this program will be jointly supervised by a professor of an African institution and by an EPFL professor. They will conduct their doctoral studies and their thesis research at their home institution, and they will spend short periods of time at EPFL and at UM6P (summer and spring schools, workshops, conferences). Their degree will be awarded by their institution in Africa.
Number of Awards: 100
Method of Application: Visit the EPFL application page for complete guidelines
Application Deadline: 18th April 2023