Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) Scholarships 2023

Applications are invited for the Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) Scholarships 2023 which is offered to outstanding African students who are looking to study a master’s degree program at any of the eligible host universities in Africa for the 2023/2024 academic session. The scholarship covers almost all aspects of study expenses for the entire duration of the program in eligible fields of study.

PAPSSN is now accepting applications from suitably qualified African students for Master’s scholarships in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Science, Planetary Geology, and Remote Sensing. The main aim of the PAPSSN is to foster the training of young researchers who can fulfill the needs of long-term Planetary and Space Science projects in the next two decades.

Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) is a global network of African scientists, engineers, and educators dedicated to promoting the exploration of planetary and space sciences in Africa. Founded in 2016, PAPSSN is a joint initiative of the African Space Science and Technology Network (ASSTN) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The network seeks to bring together African professionals to collaborate, share knowledge, and support the development of planetary and space science in Africa. PAPSSN also aims to create tools and resources for African researchers to access and use in their research, as well as to promote public outreach and education about planetary science in African countries.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN)

Host Institution(s):

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) in Botswana
Addis Ababa University (AAU) in Ethiopia
Copperbelt University (CBU) in Zambia
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in Nigeria
University of Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa

Scholarship Worth:

Return air ticket and visa costs
Tuition fees
Registration and service fees
Insurance (health, accident, travel)
Settling-in allowance
Monthly stipends
Contribution towards the research costs associated with student mobility of ten months or longer

Number of Awards: Not Mentioned

Study Level: Master’s

Nationality: African Students

Eligibility for the Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) Scholarships 2023:

Applicants must be African Students, African nationals, and residents.
Applicants must be registered or have obtained a degree in one of the Higher Education Institutions, members of the PAPSSN consortium.
Applicants must not be previous and current recipients of intra-ACP or intra-Africa scholarships.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree certificate with outstanding grades.

Method of Application for the Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) Scholarships 2023:

Interested applicants should visit the official website to submit their applications. For more information, email info@papssnmobility.org.

Application Deadline: March 19, 2023.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) Scholarships 2023