PhD Opportunity: Antimicrobial Nanotechnology for Tuberculosis and Beyond

The University of Nairobi, in partnership with the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) and Sapienza University of Rome, invites applications for the prestigious Italy-Africa Research Doctorates Initiative. This opportunity aims to promote a new leadership in scientific research across Africa and foster collaborative research between Italy and Africa, with a focus on advances in infectious diseases microbiology and public health sciences.

What We Offer:

• A fully-funded PhD position for African students at Sapienza University of Rome, starting at the end of 2024 for a duration of 36 months.
• A comprehensive educational and research experience in Italy and Kenya, under the shared supervision of renowned researchers.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and a rich network of scientific collaboration between the University of Nairobi and European institutions.
• A bursary covering tuition fees, travel expenses and living costs, enhancing your right to enroll in the PhD program as per the agreement between ISS and Sapienza University of Rome.
• To contribute to the advancement of health sciences research in Africa.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Obtained in the last 3 years)
• Strong academic record (transcripts)
• Prior research experience, publications and additional skills in medical research are advantageous.
• Two Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement outlining research interests and career goals
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Application Deadline: March 20th 2024

Apply Now: Please submit your personal statement in which you specify why you are interested in the position and why you consider yourself a suitable candidate (500 words max), a full CV, a full transcript of records to date (degrees and grade list) and two letters of recommendation to the following email: dept-medmicrobiology@uonbi.ac.ke

Top-ranked candidates will be invited for interviews.

For more details and application procedures, contact Ms Caren Awilly, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, UoN cawilly@uonbi.ac.ke

Join us in shaping the future of Medical Research and Global Health!