IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students: Scholarship for African Students

Awards for doctoral research on topics related to sustainable and inclusive development, hosted by IDRC in Canada.

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Quick Facts — IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students

Host CountryCanada
Academic LevelPhD
Funding TypeOther

Who Is Eligible for IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the PhD level.

Eligible Fields of Study

IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students accepts applicants in the following fields: Artificial Intelligence.

How to Apply for IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application via the official website before the deadline.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students?

IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the PhD level.

What does IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students cover?

This other scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

How do I apply for IDRC Research Awards for Doctoral Students from Africa?

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