Carleton University Queen Elizabeth Scholarship is open to West African women in the final stage of their PhD program, postdoctoral researchers, and early career academics affiliated to institutions, to participate in a research acceleration experience.
Scholars must be registered for their PhD at a West African university; postdoctoral fellows/researchers or early career PhD scholars must be working at a West African university.
As part of the award, successful candidates will be granted access to Carleton’s library resources. The scholars are expected to participate in workshops designed to augment research skills including writing, publishing, data analysis, and grant applications.
More scholarship opportunities are ongoing in countries across Europe, the United States and Canada. Check out some selected opportunities below:
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: PhD Scholarships | Post-Doc Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: West African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Research Placement Expenses
- Deadline: September 20, 2023
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Scholarship Details:
As the first cohort of the Carleton University Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Advanced Scholars from West Africa (QES-AS-WA) wraps up, we are delighted to announce the second and final call for applications for the second cohort scheduled for 2023-24.
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Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the Scholarship, you must:
- Applicants must be African women.
- All applicants must be able to communicate in English or French.
- Must be enrolled i a doctoral research, post-doctoral research or early career research.
- Must be from an eligible West African countries.
- Research must fall into the eligible thematic areas.
- Applicants must be mobile and willing to travel. Travel may occur across West Africa and/or to Canada where feasible and permissible.
2O23 ONGOING SCHOLARSHIPS
2027 Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship in UK (Fully Funded)
Australian Government RTP Scholarship (Research Training Program) 2026 | Step-by-Step Process
University of Texas Scholarship in USA 2026 | Fully Funded
2027 KAUST – King Abdullah University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)
Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Mobility expenses
- Accommodation
- Research placement expenses
- Travel and health insurance
Method of Application
Intrested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below.
The deadline for the submission of applications is Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. For more information about the application process, please visit our website. The application package can be found under the application tab. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you have any questions, please email us at QESAS.Admin@cunet.carleton.ca.
Deadline: September 20, 2023
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