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🎓 Medical · Phd

CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa)

CARTA / African Population and Health Research Center

🌍 Fully Funded Phd Africa (collaborative) Open to: Sub-Saharan Africa

📋About this scholarship

A joint initiative supporting PhD training of African academics who are staff at African universities. Covers research costs, training workshops, and a mentorship network.

👤Who should apply

Academic staff at African universities who are conducting PhD research in population health, including health systems, infectious disease, maternal health, imaging services and other medical fields. Priority to those without PhD.

📊Chances of success

★★★★★

Accessible Good success rate for qualified applicants. Pay attention to eligibility criteria and submit before the deadline.

🗺️How to apply — step by step

Must be an academic staff member at a CARTA-affiliated African university

Discuss with your Head of Department

Apply through CARTA's open call when announced

Submit a research proposal focused on population/public health in Africa

Two rounds of review — institutional then CARTA committee

📁Required documents

Proof of academic staff employment

Research proposal (public health focus)

Head of Department endorsement

Degree certificates

✍️How to write your motivation letter

CARTA rewards ambition grounded in your local context. Your proposal should address a health problem you can realistically study from within your African institution, using African data and African research partners.

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