The University of Ghana is inviting applications for the DAAD Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) Scholarships for Sub-Sahara African countries in 2020.
RIPS is an important institution in Anglophone Africa for the training of population scientists and generation of high-quality research in population and related disciplines in order to provide solutions for solving development challenges in Ghana and beyond.
Worth of Award
The DAAD scholarship will cover;
- Tuition,
- Stipends
- and accommodation for a one-year Master of Arts (MA) and four-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students.
Eligibility
Applicants must have successfully completed generally a three-year/four-year university
degree and obtained above average results (minimum of second class upper division)
- Clearly show motivation and a strong commitment
- Have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
- Have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
- Must be nationals or permanent resident of a Sub-Sahara African country
- Should generally be a staff member of a public university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector
- Applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of a West African country (Inclusive
Cameroon).
How to Apply
The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two application deadlines:
First step:
- Applicants must apply for their studies at Regional Institute for Population Studies,
The University of Ghana. Please take note of deadlines below: - Candidate’s application submitted to RIPS for shortlisting by January 10th, 2020
- Shortlisted candidates to be notified about status by January 17th, 2020
- Shortlisted candidates to submit their applications via DAAD portal by February 7th
2020 - Scholarship awardees to receive notification by April/May 2020
- All shortlisted candidates are to apply to the University of Ghana for admissions when
admissions open. - Please check the University of Ghana website for more information
at www.ug.edu.gh
Second step:
Documents to be uploaded on DAAD platform:
- DAAD application form duly filled in (available in the DAAD-Portal)
- Hand-signed curriculum vitae (please use the European specimen form at
http://europass.cedefop. Europa.eu), including a list of publications (if applicable). - Recommendation letter by university teachers (Master 1, PhD 2)
- Letter of admission for the host university/institution/network
- Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts
- Letter of motivation (if applicable: mentioning the planned research stay in Germany, see “Additional benefits”)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
Deadline:
- First Step: Application closes January 10, 2020
- Second Step: Application closes February 7, 2020
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