World Bank ACECoR 2022/2023 Masters and PhD Scholarships for African Students

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) established under the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) for Development Impact Project and hosted by the Centre for Coastal Management, University of Ghana Cape Coast, Ghana, invites suitably qualified national, regional and international applicants into its MPhil and PhD degree programmes.

 MPhil and PhD students admitted to the ACECoR programme are eligible for a scholarship award to facilitate completion of the programme. The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends and field research grants as well as other material and technical support. The scholarship will support students to present their innovative research results at local/international conferences and cover publication fees for research papers submitted to high impact journals. Continued funding support is contingent on academic output based on annual performance reviews.

Eligibility Criteria

MPhil

• The minimum admission requirement for the MPhil programmes is a first degree (Second Class Lower Division or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, from a recognised university.
• In addition, the applicant must demonstrate strong interest in research, development and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.

PhD

• The minimum admission requirement for the PhD programmes is a two- year master’s degree with research in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
• In addition, the applicant must demonstrate strong interest in research, development and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

•  ACECoR scholarships do not include visa fees or travel tickets. However, there will be administrative assistance with visa applications and airport pickup.

Process

• Masters: The ACECoR MPhil programmes are designed as intensive modular courses with a research component. Students admitted to the programmes spend a 12-month period of learning on course modules and another 12 months on research.
• PhD: The ACECoR PhD programmes are designed as 36-month intensive full-time research programmes. Students in the programme spend 24 months on field research and data collection and 12 months for organising and writing their thesis, including attending relevant seminars and conferences to gain critical knowledge and/or present preliminary research results.

Documents Required for Application

MPhil

All candidates must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of specialization):

• Completed Scholarship Application form
• Certified true copy of academic certificates and transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Motivation
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
• A 2-3 page research proposal in the preferred area of specialization

PhD

All candidates must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of specialization):

• Completed scholarship application form
• Certified true copy of academic certificates and transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Motivation
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
• A 3-5 page research proposal in the preferred area of specialization