The High-Level Research Stay (SSHN) Scholarship offered by the French Embassy in Nigeria gives Nigerian academics a unique chance to further their academic endeavours in France. The SSHN fellowship is intended to promote higher education and research cooperation between Nigeria and France as part of the French Government fellowship Program. The 2024 edition seeks to provide assistance to an even wider range of academics, building on the success of the 2023 edition, which helped seven Nigerian researchers.
Benefits and Specifics of the Scholarship
A wide variety of advantages are included in the SSHN scholarship for 2024 in an effort to make sure that recipients have a hassle-free and successful research stay in France. Recipients will take pleasure in:
- Plane ticket to and from France, eliminating the need to pay for additional travel fees.
- A living expenditure grant paid once a month so that scholars may concentrate entirely on their studies without having to worry about money.
- Insurance for health and repatriation, offering assurance for one’s wellbeing and security while visiting.
- Help with housing arrangements via Campus France Paris, with the cost of the accommodations neatly subtracted from the grant, making the logistics of the visit easier to manage.
Qualifications
The SSHN scholarship is available to a wide range of candidates, with the following qualifying standards in place to guarantee that the recipients of the award are those who most need this chance:
- The National Universities Commission-accredited scientific research laboratory or a public or private higher education institution offering tenure are the only settings in which applicants may work.
- Both PhD candidates and holders are welcome to apply; however, candidates who earned their degrees more than five years ago are categorized as “confirmed researchers,” whilst those who graduated within the previous five years are categorized as “young researchers.”
- Subject to the French host institution’s capacity to accommodate the grantee, the scholarship is available for mobilities planned between September 15, 2024, and December 15, 2024, with a duration of two to four weeks.
Procedure for Selection
Applications will be subjected to a stringent evaluation procedure that will prioritize the research project’s clarity and ability to have a major impact on the applicant’s professional growth, institutional improvement, and the overall field of Franco-Nigerian collaboration. It will be advantageous to have a well-defined work plan and proof of co-financing, which emphasizes how crucial it is to prepare your application completely.
How to Utilize
Interested candidates are required to compile their application documents into a single PDF file and submit them via email to [email protected]. The application form is available for download at the Campus France Nigeria website, ensuring a straightforward application process.
The deadline for applications is April 26, 2024, which is an important date for potential candidates.
Please visit the Campus France Nigeria website’s SSHN Scholarship page for more comprehensive details on the application procedure and scholarship perks. With this fellowship, Nigerian researchers have an incredible opportunity to interact with the international academic community, enhance their research experience, and establish long-lasting relationships with French universities. Don’t pass up this chance to reach new heights in your academic career.
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