AquayaLEARN WASH Fellowship Program 2020 for MSc or PhD students in Kenyan Universities (Funded)

Deadline: January 31, 2020

Are you an MSc or PhD student enrolled in a Kenyan University and specializing in data visualization or the analysis of large data sets? Do you have a passion for applying science and technology to solve fundamental development challenges? Are you looking for an opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers dedicated to safe drinking water and better sanitation in Africa?

If you answered yes to all of the above, apply now for a three month research fellowship with the Aquaya Institute that will begin in spring 2020. Fellows will be based in Aquaya’s Nairobi office and must be available to work full-time.

Aquaya is a non-profit research organization dedicated to safe, equitable, and sustainable water and sanitation in developing countries. Their mission is to improve public health by reducing the burden of waterborne diseases.

Benefits

Fellows will receive the following support:

• Full coverage of travel expenses (including one-round trip to Nairobi and all research-related travel)
• A stipend for lodging and additional living expenses.

Eligibility

• Applicant should be a MSc or PhD student enrolled in a Kenyan University
• Be specializing in data visualization or the analysis of large data sets
• Have a passion for applying science and technology to solve fundamental development challenges

Application

To apply, fill out the application form and email your resume to aquayaLEARN@aquaya.org with the Subject line: “Fellowship Application for <your name>”. Your application is not complete until you have completed both of these steps.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit letters of reference and transcripts.