Call for PhD Scholarship Applications

The BRIDGE NETWORK Project is offering a PhD scholarship aimed at training experts in integrated health informatics and data sciences, specifically in the field of infectious diseases. This initiative is part of a larger consortium of African and European institutions, funded by the European Union and the Global Health EDCTP3. The program will establish Centers of Excellence across several African countries, providing world-class training and innovative solutions to combat infectious diseases.

This opportunity is designed for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who hold a master’s degree and are eager to contribute to health systems innovation in their home countries. The scholarship will support one candidate in pursuing a doctoral degree that combines data science techniques with health informatics.

To be eligible, applicants must:

1. Never have been enrolled in another PhD program at the date of their recruitment.
2. Be a resident of Kenya at the time of application.
3. Commit to stay and work in Kenya during the project period, with allowances for training rotations or internships in BRIDGE NETWORK countries.
4. Hold a master’s degree in data sciences, Information Technology, or Health Sciences.
5. Fulfill the admission requirements of the University of Rwanda.
6. Be not older than 45 years.

The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for living expenses during the PhD program.