CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Fully Funded CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarships 2025 For African Researchers

About the CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarships

Applications are now open for the prestigious CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarships, offering fully funded opportunities to African researchers dedicated to impactful climate change studies. This scholarship covers tuition fees, research expenses, a stipend, travel costs, and more, empowering recipients to contribute to crucial climate change research in African cities.

The CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarship presents an extraordinary opportunity for scholars passionate about addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and its effects on environmental risks, specifically in relation to heat, flooding, and drought in African cities. This initiative is part of a collaborative project involving Imperial College London, the University of Ghana, the AIMS Research and Innovation Centre (RIC), and other esteemed academic institutions.

As a successful candidate, you will have the unique opportunity to pursue your doctoral studies at either the University of Ghana or AIMS RIC, where you will be engaged in groundbreaking research that aims to create transformative knowledge for tackling climate-related risks. The scholarship will fully cover tuition, research-related costs, a stipend for living expenses, travel allowances, and other necessary financial support throughout the duration of your studies.

Eligible Fields

The scholarship is open to candidates from the following fields:

Climate Science
Demography
Economics

Geography
Environmental Science
Public Health

Environmental Health
Mathematical and Physical Sciences

These fields are critical to understanding and addressing the complex interplay between climate change and environmental risks that impact urban areas in Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Geographic Eligibility: Open to applicants from all African countries. However, the University of Ghana only accepts Ghanaian nationals.
Educational Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as climate science, demography, economics, geography, environmental science, public health, environmental health, or mathematical and physical sciences.

Research Focus: Candidates should have a strong interest in conducting research on topics related to heat, flooding, and drought in African cities, as this is the core focus of the CLARITY-Africa project.
Skills: Familiarity with analytical and statistical methods is highly advantageous.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Research Potential: Applicants must demonstrate the potential for successful research, shown through academic performance and active involvement in relevant academic projects or activities.
University of Ghana Eligibility: Current Year 1 PhD students at the University of Ghana are also encouraged to apply.

Documents Required

To apply, candidates must submit the following documents:

Statement of Purpose (maximum 2,000 words) detailing your research interests and explaining how the scholarship will contribute to advancing your research career.
Research Proposal (2 pages) outlining the proposed topic of study and research methodology.
Curriculum Vitae (CV), including relevant publications, research experience, and academic qualifications.

Graduate Transcripts: Copies of transcripts from previous academic degrees.
Graduate Certificates: Copies of your Master’s degree certificate or equivalent qualifications.
References: Contact details of two academic referees who can provide a strong recommendation for your research capabilities.

Countries Eligible

AIMS RIC accepts applications from all African countries.
University of Ghana only accepts applicants who are Ghanaian nationals.

Benefits of the CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarships

The CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarships offer a fully funded package that covers:

Tuition Fees
Research Costs
Stipend for Living Expenses

Travel Allowances
Other related expenses

These funds will support you throughout your doctoral journey, enabling you to focus on contributing meaningful research to combat the environmental challenges facing African cities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

University of Ghana Applicants: Submit your application to clarity-africa@ug.edu.gh.
AIMS RIC Applicants: Submit your application through the AIMS RIC application portal.

Note:

Pre-selection: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews by May 30, 2025.
Notification of Scholarship Awardees: Successful candidates will be notified by June 30, 2025.