CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarship 2025 | Fully-funded

CLARITY-Africa is now taking applications for its 2025 PhD scholarship programme.

This offer is for students who want to study topics linked to climate change and public health.

The PhD will be held at either the University of Ghana or the AIMS Research and Innovation Centre.

CLARITY-Africa works on how climate affects daily life in African cities.

This work looks at heat, floods, and the spaces and people most at risk.

The team runs the project in Accra, Tamale, Kigali and Musanze.

Imperial College London leads the work, joined by top African universities and city groups.

Get Full Support for PhD Studies

This scholarship will cover:

• Tuition fees
• Monthly upkeep
• Travel costs
• Research work and tools
• Other study-related needs

Meet the Application Rules

• Open to anyone from any African country
• Must have a Master’s degree in a matching field
• Fields include: climate science, economics, geography, demography, public health, environmental studies, maths and physical sciences
• Must be ready to study on topics linked to CLARITY-Africa
• Must know how to use research tools and explain ideas clearly
• Must show proof of past study work and research promise
• Current PhD Year 1 students at the University of Ghana can also apply

Prepare These Documents

Each application must include:

• Statement of purpose (up to 2,000 words) showing interest and use of the support
• Two-page research proposal
• Full academic CV with study and research record
• Copies of graduate certificates and transcripts
• Names, emails, and phone numbers of two academic referees

Know Where to Send Your Application

• If applying to University of Ghana, send an email to clarity-africa@ug.edu.gh
• If applying to AIMS RIC, use the AIMS RIC online portal

Read More Information

Full scholarship details can be found in the CLARITY-Africa PhD Scholarship document.