PhD Scholarships in Chemistry & Drug Discovery

About RAMDDA

Host Universities & Fields

• University of Botswana (UB) – 2 positions in Organic Chemistry & Physical Chemistry
• University of the Free State (UFS) – 2 positions in Organic Chemistry
• Full-time, 3-year residential PhD programmes

Scholarship Benefits

• Monthly living allowance: EUR 1,230
• Full tuition fee coverage
• Health insurance for 3 years
• Mobility & supervision across partner universities

Eligibility Criteria

• Be an African national and resident
• Hold a relevant MSc degree in Chemistry (or related)
• Meet host university PhD admission requirements
• Available for full-time residential study

Mobility Rules

• Applicants from Botswana apply to UFS only
• Applicants from South Africa apply to UB only
• Underrepresented groups strongly encouraged

Required Documents

• Application Form
• Passport biodata pages
• Certified transcripts & certificates
• CV
• Research/Study Plan
• Motivation Letter
• 2 Recommendation Letters
• Proof of Residence / National ID
• Language test (if available)
• Publications (if any)
• Other supporting documents

Timeline

• Application deadline: 28 February 2026
• Programme start: after admissions processing

How to Apply

• Submit via RAMDDA online portal or email
• Single consolidated PDF required
• Incomplete applications will not be considered