PhD Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries

The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries(STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a host institute in the South.

The "South to South PhD Training" fellowships for Women Scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a host institute in the South. The fellowships are to be held at a centre of excellence in a developing country outside the applicant's own country.

Each fellowship will be offered for up to four years and will cover the following:

The OWSD fellowship covers: 

    A monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses such as accommodation and meals while in the host country
    A special allowance to attend international conferences during the period of the fellowship
    A return ticket from the home country to the host institute for the agreed research period
    Visa expenses
    Annual medical insurance contribution
    The opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops, on a competitive basis
    Study fees (including tuition and registration fees) in agreement with the chosen host institute which is also expected to contribute

For details, please go to https://owsd.net/career-development/phd-fellowship#menu-development