Deadline : March 31, 2023
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence enabling Africa’s talented students to become innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. The AIMS Structured Master’s Program runs for a period of over three semesters. This course aims to train and equip participants with the AIMS core skills and builds a standard core set of problem-solving skills which include estimation, computation, approximation, modelling, data analysis and statistics.
During the final phase of the AIMS course students will have the opportunity to do a research project and write a scientific report under the supervision of an expert researcher on a topic of their choice. Research initiated in these projects often develops into further postgraduate research work after AIMS.
- You will have the opportunity to be taught by renowned African and international teachers and supported by a team of resident tutors.
- Students study in a highly interactive teaching environment where they are encouraged to learn together through questions and discoveries.
- There is tremendous emphasis on computing with 24-hour access to computer rooms and the internet.
- The program builds a Pan-African student body made up of at least 30% women.
- AIMS graduates embark on outstanding graduate programs and professional careers in Africa and around the world.
Benefits
Selected applicants will receive the following benefits
- You will have the opportunity to receive a Full scholarships covering tuition for the whole duration of the programmme
- Your scholarship will also offer accommodation, meals and travel expenses are also awarded to successful applicants.
- There is no registration fees are required for the candidates selected for the Master’s degree.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country
- You must posses a 4-year bachelors university degree in mathematics or any other science/engineering discipline with a significant mathematics component
- Students who are expected to graduate by the date of commencement of AIMS training are also welcome to apply.
- You must demonstrate strong records of performance in mathematics, leadership and community service skills.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application
The main aim of the AIMS Master’s in Mathematical Sciences is to develop well-rounded scientists with excellent problem-solving skills, who have the ability to develop creative thinking and scalable innovation. Thus, this programme provides both a broad overview of cutting-edge sciences and strong mathematical and computing research skills.
For all admitted Students to the program, the AIMS tuition, study materials and housing are fully funded through a generous scholarship. AIMS’ residential nature allows more contact time between lecturers and students than is available in a typical university setting.
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