Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship 2023  – The Governance for Development in Africa Initiative (GDAI), financed by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, is happy to announce the awarding of a PhD scholarship to African nationals through the Centre for African Studies at SOAS University of London.

The fellowship intends to provide funding for PhD studentships that are specifically focused on state capabilities, governance, and bureaucracy for development. Students from Africa who are enthusiastic in furthering their education are welcome to apply.

Apply For: Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship 2023 [Fully-Funded to UK]

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): SOAS University of London

Scholarship Worth: Not Specified

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate (PhD)

Nationality: Africans

Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship | DETAILS

The scholarship is funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and focuses on supporting African PhD students with projects designed to understand public sector governance capabilities, political settlements, state business relations, the governance of state owned enterprises, the governance of development policy design and implementation, and so on.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

  • Must first secure an unconditional offer for the PhD at SOAS University of London in eligible departments.
  • Must have obtained relevant bachelor and master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
  • Demonstrate excellent educational and leadership abilities.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants are to apply online by completing the online application form before the application deadline.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2023

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