Scholarship Description:

Wageningen University in Netherlands is currently receiving applications for the Africa Talent Programme (ATP) 2022/23. The Africa Talent Programme (ATP) has been initiated by Wageningen University & Research to give top talents from Africa the opportunity to study towards a PhD or obtain a postdoc position at Wageningen University.

With this programme, Wageningen University aims to attract talented scientists from Africa by offering a 4-year, full-time PhD position or the financial equivalent position of a postdoc (2-3 years).

The Africa Talent Programme (ATP) has been initiated by Wageningen University & Research to give top talents from Africa the opportunity to study towards a PhD or obtain a postdoc position at Wageningen University.

The selection committee would like to receive applications from countries across the African continent and especially encourages female candidates to apply. It is up to the talented scientist to provide the appropriate documentation that could convince the selection committee that you are a suitable candidate for the African Talent

University:

Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Postgraduate (PhD and Post-doctorate)

Scholarship Worth:

Full tuition fees & Living Allowance

Eligible Nationalities:

Africans

Eligibility Criteria:

Interested applicants seeking for the Wageningen University Africa Talent Programme (ATP), must meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must come from African countries
• If a candidate does not have a master’s degree yet, but will obtain one in the near future this can be stated in the application.
• In case an application for a postdoc position is made, candidates must have a recognized doctoral degree or a set date of PhD award in the near future.
• Applicant must be fluent in spoken and written scientific English.

Application Procedure:

To participate for Wageningen University Africa Talent Programme (ATP), you will have to find a Wageningen professor who will endorse your application (list of chair groups and contact information can be found here). A professor of Wageningen University may only submit one application.

You are only eligible for a PhD position if you meet the entry requirements of Wageningen University for a PhD.

It is up to the talented scientist to provide the appropriate documentation that could convince the selection committee that you are a suitable candidate for the African Talent Programme. Please use the prescribed format.

Application Deadline:

June 1, 2022

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