About AERC’s African Ph.D. Fellowship Program 2024:
Nurturing African Economic Leaders: AERC’s 2024 Ph.D. Fellowship Program
Introduction to the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), a non-profit organization established in 1988.
- Mission: To promote economic policy research and training in Africa, contributing to sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Support initiatives: Capacity building for local professional economists in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through policy research and graduate training.
- Announcement of Ph.D. scholarships for the 2024–2025 academic session.
- Aim: Promoting research, collaboration among African economists, and contributing to the continent’s development.
Benefits of AERC’s African Ph.D. Fellowship Program 2024:
- Overview of the fellowship program aimed at nurturing the next generation of economists.
- Importance: Contributions to policy-making, economic development, and research across Africa.
- AERC Collaborative PhD Program (CPP) as a key component:
- Strengthening economic research capacity through scholarships for admitted students.
- Partnership between AERC and universities across Africa.
- Training and mentorship to conduct high-quality research on economic issues.
- Selection criteria for applicants:
- Academic achievements.
- Research potential.
- Commitment to Africa’s economic development.
- Full scholarships covering tuition fees, research costs, and living expenses for successful applicants.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualifications required for applicants:
- Admission to one of the listed CPP universities.
- Attainment of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics or related fields.
- Possession of a Master’s degree in Economics or related fields from a recognized university.
- Coursework covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and econometrics.
- Publication in a refereed journal (an advantage).
- Engagement in economic management, research, and/or training in the public sector (an advantage).
- Encouragement for females and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states.
How to Apply:
- Application process details:
- Submission of applications for admission directly to respective universities.
- Required documents to be uploaded onto the AERC scholarship portal upon receipt of admission letter:
- Application cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Evidence of admission at any of the listed universities.
- Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.
- Deadline for applications: August 31, 2024.
Seize the opportunity to become a part of AERC’s efforts in shaping Africa’s economic future. Apply now and be a catalyst for change!