Funded Fellowship for PhD Students in Innovation and Development in Denmark 2021

AfricaLics is offering a fellowship opportunity to help African PhD students working in the field of Innovation and Development to strengthen their academic/research qualifications in Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Science, and Technology.

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1. Travel costs (economy class) and health insurance will be covered.
2. A stipend of 16,000 DKK per month (equivalent to 2140 USD).
3. A fixed amount is available to cover student participation in selected course activities and for supervision.
4. Funding is available for organizing trilateral meetings between the PhD student, the main supervisor.
5. The scholarship covers only costs related to the visit of the student him/herself. 

1. The scholarship option is open to PhD students from countries classified by the DAC as low and lower-middle-income in Africa whose studies focus on innovation and development. 
2. Female PhD students are particularly encouraged to apply. 
3. Applicants must be enrolled as PhD students at African universities and must have completed their first year of PhD studies. 
4. Have a background (BSc, MSc etc.) within Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Science and Technology Policy, Geography, History or Development Studies. 
5. Applicants may also work within the STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subjects or even manufacturing but from a social science perspective. .
6. Possess adequate skills in English (documentation may be requested. 
7. Submit a brief application 1 page/500 words explaining own background, motivation for applying and expected outcomes of participation in the fellowship programme.

Required Documents:

1. Brief outline of your current PhD project including training plan (max. 5 pages)
2. Curriculum Vitae (including PhD courses attended so far)
3. Letter of support from the main PhD supervisor confirming that the PhD student will have completed her/his upgrade/probation
4. Letter of support from the University Administration at the university where the PhD student is enrolled
5. Copies of academic certificates (copies of Bachelor and Master Certificates as a minimum)
6. One writing sample (article or chapter) from current PhD program