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26 Fully Funded PhD Graduate Teaching Assistantships at the University of Eldoret, Kenya (TAGDev 2.0 Programme)

🏛 University of Eldoret; RUFORUM; Mastercard Foundation 📍 Eldoret, Kenya 📅 2026

About this opportunity

The University of Eldoret, in collaboration with RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation, is offering 26 PhD Graduate Teaching Assistantship positions under the TAGDev 2.0 programme. The GTA positions support PhD studies across multiple disciplines related to agriculture and agrifood systems, with tuition waiver and accommodation support where applicable. The programme aims to build Africa’s academic leadership and research capacity, through structured support including mentorship and opportunities for teaching and research.

Benefits & funding

Tuition waiver; accommodation support where applicable; mentorship; opportunities for teaching and research exposure.

Eligibility

Be teaching staff at a RUFORUM member university, be formally nominated by their home university, hold a relevant Master’s degree, demonstrate research potential, submit a proposal aligned with priorities, and be willing to relocate to the University of Eldoret; preferably under 40 years of age and able to show financial need.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through the coordinating bodies coordinating RUFORUM and partner universities; reference is made to a call for applications by RUFORUM.

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