Masters Programme

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DARA's advanced training programme provides funding for Masters degrees in Astrophysics. Usually this is aimed at students who have already been through the DARA Basic Training programme and hold a good first degree in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related subject. ​The opportunities are open to nationals of the SKA African Partner Countries (APCs): Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritius and Zambia (or those who have been resident in one of those countries for at least the last three years). The 

 

Eligibility for the 2025 Programme - NOW OPEN!

 

This round of funding can provide for eight one-year Masters (MSc) by research places at UK Universities, for nationals of the countries listed above. These places are fully funded - covering tuition fees, maintenance allowance, return flights to the UK, visas and related costs, as well as funds for conference attendance. Projects are offered at some of the UK DARA partner universities: Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and Highlands & Islands. Where possible each project will have collaborators at a partner institution in South Africa or Africa to build a strong network. Please see the following prospectus for details of the project on offer and edibility criteria.

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The deadline is the 1st June 2025 @ 23:59 BST - no applications can be considered after this time!