AIM Doctoral Training Program in Data Science 2021: Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the AIM Doctoral Training Program in Data Science for researchers in the field of data science. The doctoral training is hosted at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda.
This doctoral training established by AIMS will provide emerging African scientists the opportunity to conduct research at the forefront of data science, and work towards a PhD degree within a high-quality training program in Africa, in cooperation with institutions internationally.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda
Scholarship Type: Full funding
Host Institution(s): AIMS centers of Excellence
Scholarship Worth: Not specified
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate (PhD)
Nationality: Africans
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AIM Doctoral Training Program in Data Science | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the AIM Doctoral Training Program in Data Science, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must have obtained a master’s degree (completed by September 2021) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics or other relevant disciplines.
- Sufficient theoretical foundations evidenced by prior work (courses/thesis/other training).
- Qualification for pursuing research on the chosen topic, including relevant programming expertise.
- Research potential evidenced by academic performance and involvement in relevant academic activities.
- Motivation for pursuing a PhD by research in the suggested topic
- Be an African national
Scholarship Benefits
- Stipend
- Equipment
- Health insurance
- Relocation costs
- Conference attendance
- Tuition fees and registration fees
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the AIM Doctoral Training Program in Data Science 2021 are to apply online and submit the following documents:
- Application form
- CV (you can use your own format but ensure to cover at least all items mentioned in the template).
- Transcripts of both undergraduate and masters level transcripts
Application Deadline: 1st June 2021