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APPLY NOW: MU-DAAD Scholarship: PhD in Biostatistics 2024/2025 Academic Year

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Application Deadline: Thursday 23rd November 2023, 5.00 pm

 

  1. Scholarship call

Moi University, a public university located in Eldoret Kenya and offering world-class training, is pleased to announce Five (5) PhD scholarships under Deutsche Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) funding. DAAD promotes international academic exchange as well as educational cooperation with developing countries through various funding and scholarship programmes. The scholarships are tenable for applicants from Kenya and Africa region to study on a full-time basis in the 2024/2025 academic year which will commence in September 2024. 

 

  1. List of eligible programmes/study fields:

The scholarships are only tenable for PhD in Biostatistics.

 

  1. Duration and commencement:

PhD Scholarships are available for up to a maximum of three years. The scholarship will be initially granted for one year and may be extended upon individual request and receipt of a complete application by using the DAAD Renewal Application form found in the DAAD portal.

 

  1. Application Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics or Mathematical Sciences (Major in Statistics). The Master’s degree must not have been earned more than Six (6) years ago.
  • The candidate must meet the minimum requirement for admission into the Biostatistics PhD Programme as stipulated by Moi University.
  • All interested candidates must have a research proposal in the field of Biostatistics clearly outlining the relevance of the intended research to regional development.

 

Moi University is an institution of equal opportunities and, therefore, the following candidates are highly encouraged to apply for the scholarships: female, regional, disadvantaged, marginalized groups and candidates with disabilities.

 

  1. Admission into Moi University PhD in Biostatistics Programme

Proof of admission into the Moi University PhD in Biostatistics Programme will be a requirement for the award of this scholarship.

NOTE that in addition to applying for this scholarship, you are also required to apply for admission into Moi University PhD in Biostatistics Programme latest by 15th February 2024 for your admission to be processed. Application for admission can be done online through the following link: https://admissions.mu.ac.ke

 

  1. Application Procedure and Deadline:

All applications must be received by Thursday 23rd November 2023, 5.00 pm. Applicants are required to make two applications concurrently:

 

The duly filled application form together with relevant testimonials and documents can be returned directly to the Department of Mathematics, Physics & Computing, posted or emailed so as to reach the Moi University, Department of Mathematics, Physics & Computing not later than 23rd November 2023. All applications should be addressed to:

 

Prof. Dr. Fredrick Oluoch Nyamwala

Scholarship Contact Person

Moi University

Department of Mathematics, Physics & Computing

P.O. Box 3900-30100

Eldoret

Tel. No. +254 768 709 383

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NOTE: Only the applications submitted through the two channels shall be processed.

 

For more details, click the linked documents below to download

 

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