🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Approximately 350,000 to 500,000 CFA Francs per month plus research grants
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Duration
3 to 4 years (36-48 months)
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Deadline
Varies by department (Typically between June and September)
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Fields
Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, STEM, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, and Health Sciences
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Awards/Year
Varies (Approximately 10-15 per Doctoral School per cohort)
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Provider
University of Lomé (Université de Lomé) in partnership with WASCAL and World Bank ACE
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Acceptance
Check official website for annual intake statistics
The University of Lomé PhD Award is a prestigious funding opportunity designed to support doctoral candidates pursuing high-impact research. Managed through the university's various Doctoral Schools (Ecoles Doctorales), these awards are often integrated with international centers of excellence to provide students with global research exposure, high-level supervision, and comprehensive financial support to ensure timely completion of their degrees.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to African students (prioritizing Togolese and ECOWAS nationals). Applicants must have a Master's degree with at least a 'Bien' (Good) mention and be under the age of 35-40.
🏛️ Host University
University of Lomé
🤝 Sponsor
University of Lomé, Government of Togo, and International Partners (WASCAL, DAAD, World Bank)
🔬 Fields of Study
Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, STEM, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, and Health Sciences
✨ Key Benefits
The award covers all academic fees, provides a robust monthly living allowance, covers health insurance, and offers specialized funding for research equipment and international conference attendance.
🎯 Target Students
Graduate students and early-career researchers in West Africa
🏷 Tags
PhD
Research
Togo
West Africa
STEM
Climate Change
Fully Funded
💸 Funding Breakdown
Total Award
Approximately 350,000 to 500
✈️ Travel: Yes (Includes international mobility to partner universities in Europe or Africa)
🏠 Accommodation: Yes (Provided via a monthly housing allowance or university residence)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: Varies (Usually between 10,000 and 20,000 CFA Francs)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (100%)
🏡 Accommodation
Yes (Provided via a monthly housing allowance or university residence)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes (Includes international mobility to partner universities in Europe or Africa)
🎁 Other Benefits
Personal computer allowance, book allowance, and field research funding
📋 Renewal Conditions
Subject to satisfactory annual progress reports from the PhD supervisor and doctoral committee.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field with a high academic standing.
📊 Minimum GPA
Equivalent to 14/20 or 3.5/4.0
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficiency in French is required; English proficiency is required for international programs like WASCAL.
🎂 Age Limit
35 years for male candidates; 40 years for female candidates
💼 Work Experience
Not strictly required, but research experience is highly valued.
🏆 Leadership
Evidence of potential for academic leadership and commitment to regional development.
💰 Financial Need
Secondary consideration (Priority is given to academic merit)
🎯 Target Students
Graduate students and early-career researchers in West Africa
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Motivation letter and 5-10 page research proposal)
Rec Letters
Yes (Two academic reference letters)
Interview
Yes (Finalists are interviewed by a scientific panel)
Application Fee
Varies (Usually between 10,000 and 20,000 CFA Francs)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Two academic reference letters) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficiency in French is required; English proficiency is required for international programs like WASCAL.
- Interview: Yes (Finalists are interviewed by a scientific panel)
- Min GPA: Equivalent to 14/20 or 3.5/4.0
📋 Application Process
Align your research proposal with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or regional development priorities for Togo and West Africa.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure you have preliminary contact with a potential supervisor at the University of Lomé before submitting your application.