The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in partnership with the West African Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana, is offering nine (9) fully funded PhD scholarships in Plant Breeding for the 2020 academic cycle. The programme aims to train researchers and university lecturers across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a national or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Must have completed a two-year Master's degree with above-average results (at least equivalent to Second Class Upper division).
- Should generally be a staff member of a public university, a candidate considered for teaching/research recruitment, a public sector employee, or an alumnus of the DAFI programme.
Two-Step Application Process
- Step 1: Apply for PhD admission directly to the West African Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana following the institution's procedures.
- Step 2: Shortlisted candidates will receive a link from WACCI to register and submit their scholarship application on the DAAD Portal by June 2, 2020.
Required Documents (To Be Submitted in English)
- Completed DAAD application form (via the DAAD Portal)
- Hand-signed CV in Europass format, including a list of publications (if applicable)
- Two recommendation letters from university professors/lecturers
- Admission letter from the host university (WACCI)
- Certified copies of university degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Letter of motivation (mentioning any planned research stay in Germany, if applicable)
- Copy of international passport (and UNHCR refugee registration, if applicable)
- Declaration of acceptance from your academic supervisor
- Detailed PhD research proposal, including a work and timetable
- One-page abstract of the proposal (including your name and proposal title)
Download the official DAAD/WACCI Call for Applications (PDF) for full instructions.
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