Mawazo Learning Exchange Fellowship Programme

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The PhD Scholars Programme is a one-year, non-residential fellowship. This programme is designed to amplify our Scholars’ research and position them as the next generation of leading experts, thinkers, and innovators who are finding homegrown solutions to local development challenges.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the PhD Scholars Programme, applicants must:

  • be women below the age of 40 as at 1st January 2020
  • be citizens of an African country
  • be enrolled for their PhD at an accredited university in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania or Uganda
  • have completed their course work if applicable and passed their departmental proposal defence (i.e. in the dissertation phase of their PhD)
  • demonstrate that their research project is related to African development and is relevant to a global, regional, national or sub-national policy priority
  • demonstrate potential for leadership both within and outside academia, and a strong passion to leverage their expertise for impact in society
BENEFITS

Mawazo PhD Scholars will receive the following benefits:

  • A research grant of up to $5000
  • A travel grant worth up to $2000 for participation in regional or international conferences
  • A training grant worth up to $500 for field specific training not offered by Mawazo
  • A stipend worth $500 for discretionary use
  • Participation in Mawazo’s in-house professional development and leadership training programme, comprised of a mix of in-person and virtual training modules
  • Research and editorial support from the Mawazo staff and our partners
  • Connections to mentors, as well as exposure to leaders from academia, industry, government and other sectors
  • Visibility via Mawazo digital platforms and events

Application process

Interested candidates are required to fill in and submit their applications via our online application portal. Applications will not be accepted by email or in hard copy. Applications will be considered complete when the following are provided:

  • A completed online application form
  • A current 2-page CV
  • A letter confirming current enrollment in an accredited PhD programme
  • A letter confirming that you have completed your course work (if applicable) and passed your departmental defense
  • A recommendation letter from your PhD supervisor
  • A recommendation letter from a second referee
  • A completed budget and timeline for the project
  • A completed budget narrative of 500 words or less

For information: https://mawazoinstitute.org/phd-scholars

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