The University of Cape Coast invites applications for the World Bank ACECoR Master & PhD Scholarship in Ghana for the 2022/23 academic session.
The overarching goal of ACECoR is to support the technical and scientific capacity development of young African professionals to address issues of coastal degradation, as well as promote the sustainable utilization and management of marine and coastal assets within the sub-region.
ACECoR will carry out education and research programs in collaboration with academic institutions and industries at the national, regional, and international levels to ensure a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to addressing coastal degradation across the sub-region.
The specific objectives of ACECoR are to:
- Enhance capabilities of young African scholars in the thematic areas of Coastal Geomorphology and Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Disaster Risk Management and Migration, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Science and Blue Economy, Governance and Social resilience.
- Provide demand-driven applied research data and innovation for relevant industries and sectors in above themes.
- Develop regional data support systems on marine and coastal issues.
- Create multi-sectoral networks for marine and coastal for integrated approach to resolving coastal degradation in West Africa.
- Provide career development for faculty through international exchange programme and in-service training.
Worth of Award
- The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends and field research grants as well as other material and technical support.
- It 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.
Eligibility
The ACECoR scholarships are available to all African nationals who meet admission requirements of University of Cape Coast. Priority will be given to female applicants as well as applicants from West and Central African countries.
- The minimum admission requirement for the MPhil programmes is a first degree (Second Class Lower Division or equivalent) in a relevant Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Science or Engineering discipline, from a recognized 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.
- 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 recognized 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.
How to Apply
All candidates for the World Bank ACECoR Master & PhD Scholarship must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of research):
- 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)
- 6. A 3-5-page research proposal in the preferred area of research