The African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI) is an organ of co-operation that embraces institutions engaged in the fields of science and technology. To date it has 126 member institutions in 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ANSTI/DAAD Postgraduate Fellowships

Subjects: Basic and engineering sciences.

Purpose: To enable students to pursue Master’s and PhD courses in the basic and engineering sciences.

Eligibility: Open only to African nationals who are staff members of ANSTI member institutions. Applicants must possess a good Bachelor’s degree and must be below 36 years of age.

Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate

Type: Fellowship

Value: Varies (approx. US$12,000)

Length of Study: Varies (approx. 1.5 years)

Frequency: Annual

Study Establishment: ANSTI member institutions

Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application form, available by contacting ANSTI by mail, fax or email, or by visiting our website.

Closing Date: May 31st

Funding: Government

Contributor: DAAD/UNESCO

No. of awards given last year: 5

No. of applicants last year: 52

Additional Information: The applicant is responsible for gaining admission into the university of his or her choice. Preference is given to graduates with a few years of experience.