Africa Clean Air Network and Health Effects Institute PhD Studentships

The Africa Clean Air Network (ACAN) and the Health Effects Institute (HEI) jointly offer PhD studentships aimed at advancing research on air quality and its health impacts across Africa. These studentships provide full funding for doctoral candidates to investigate critical issues such as air pollution sources, exposure assessment, and health effects in African urban and rural settings. The program supports interdisciplinary research combining atmospheric science, epidemiology, and public health. Eligible applicants include students from African countries with a strong academic background in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or related fields. The studentship covers tuition fees, a generous stipend, research costs, and travel for fieldwork and conferences. Successful candidates will join a network of leading researchers and contribute to policy-relevant science. The program emphasizes capacity building and aims to foster a new generation of African scientists dedicated to clean air solutions. Application deadlines vary by institution; early application is encouraged. For more details on eligibility, application requirements, and project themes, visit the official ACAN website or contact the program coordinators. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on environmental health in Africa while earning a prestigious PhD.