The MPhil and Ph.D. degree programs at the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), accept applications from qualified national, regional, and international candidates. Students accepted to the MPhil and Ph.D. programs in ACECoR are eligible to receive a scholarship award to help them finish the program. The scholarships pay for schooling, lodging, stipends each month, field research grants, as well as other supplies and technical assistance. The grant will help students present their original research findings at national and international conferences and will pay for the publication of articles submitted to prestigious journals. Academic success is required for continued financial support.

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Application Requirements

MPhil The minimum admission requirement for the MPhil programs is a first degree (Second Class Lower Division or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, from a recognized university. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a strong interest in research, development, and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment. PhD The minimum admission requirement for the Ph.D. programs is a two-year master’s degree with research in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a strong interest in research, development, and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.

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